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River Trail – Pulpit Rock loop from Decorah

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River Trail – Pulpit Rock loop from Decorah

Easy

4.5

(1940)

9,084

riders

River Trail – Pulpit Rock loop from Decorah

00:58

15.0km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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9.49 km

River Trail

Highlight • Trail

Park in the gravel lot just south of the entrance to Dunning’s Spring Park and next to the Upper Iowa River. The trailhead is just east of where you park (to your left if you are facing the river). This is an out and back soft trail that is just over 2 miles round trip.

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11.4 km

Trout Run Trail - West Main Street Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

The West Main Street trailhead provides access to the Trout Run Trail. It features a small parking lot but lacks picnic areas and public restrooms.

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13.7 km

Pulpit Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pulpit Rock, a prominent limestone bluff in Decorah, Iowa, is a picturesque natural landmark in Will Baker Park. This striking geological formation, sculpted by centuries of erosion, offers dramatic views of the Upper Iowa River and the surrounding cityscape.
A moderately challenging one-mile loop trail, featuring some steep sections and stone steps, leads hikers to the summit. From this vantage point, visitors are rewarded with panoramic vistas of the Decorah Community Prairie and the scenic rolling hills characteristic of Iowa's Driftless Area.

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15.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.84 km

4.32 km

1.17 km

350 m

316 m

Surfaces

7.69 km

6.30 km

550 m

392 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

30°C

23°C

85 %

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