Are dogs allowed on Great Western Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Great Western Trail but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Great Western Trail?

No, Great Western Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Great Western Trail?

Great Western Trail is rated expert. It is 16.9 miles long with 1,864 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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ExpertPoint to Point

Iowa

Great Western Trail

Cumming, Iowa

16.9 mi

Distance

1,864 ft

Elev. Gain

5h 49m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Great Western Trail is a north-south long distance multiple use route that runs from Canada to Mexico through five western states in the United States. The trail has access for motorized and non-motorized use and traverses 4,455 miles (7,170 km) through Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana. It was designated a National Millennium Trail in 1999.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.

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Elevation Profile

Min:242 ft

Max:310 ft

568 ft

560 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Point to Point
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.