5.2 mi
Distance
636 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 55m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Neal Smith Bison Area Scenic Drive is a loop trail in Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, in Jasper County, Iowa. It is 5.2 miles long. The nearest town is Prairie City, Iowa, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 260 ft |
| High point | 0.7 mi | 278 ft |
| End | 5.2 mi | 260 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service
Source of truth
- Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Prairie City, IA · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Jasper County, IA
- Jurisdiction:
- Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge · US Fish and Wildlife Service
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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.
Nearby Trails
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