5.2 mi
Distance
1,125 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 10m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Preparation Canyon State Park Loop unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 338 ft |
| High point | 1.9 mi | 424 ft |
| End | 5.2 mi | 338 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Preparation Canyon State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Moorhead, IA · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Monona County, IA
- Jurisdiction:
- Preparation Canyon 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:(712) 456-2924
- Address:Preparation Canyon Rd, Moorhead, IA 51558 · IA
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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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