5.2 mi
Distance
692 ft
Elev. Gain
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Pilot Knob Loop is a loop trail in Pilot Knob State Park, managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, in Hancock County, Iowa. It is 5.2 miles long. The nearest town is Forest 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 | 423 ft |
| High point | 5.0 mi | 439 ft |
| End | 5.2 mi | 423 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Pilot Knob State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Forest City, IA · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Hancock County, IA
- Jurisdiction:
- Pilot Knob State Park · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(641) 581-4835
- Address:2148 340th Street, Forest City, IA 50436 · IA
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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.
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