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Clanton Creek Recreation Area route map
Difficulty: DifficultLoop

Clanton Creek Recreation Area

Peru, Iowa

8.2 mi

Distance

1,093 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 12m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Clanton Creek Recreation Area is a loop trail in Madison County, Iowa. It is 8.2 miles long. The nearest town is East Peru, Iowa, about 4 miles away in a straight line.

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Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:309 ft
Max:352 ft
Gain:333 ft
Loss:333 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 309 ft and 352 ft across 8.2 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.309 ft323 ft338 ft352 ft0.0 mi2.0 mi4.1 mi6.1 mi8.2 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi352 ft
End8.2 mi352 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop

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Where it is

Nearest town:
East Peru, IA · about 4 mi away
County:
Madison County, IA

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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