Iowa, United States
Hiking trails near Waterloo
2 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 40 km of Waterloo, Iowa, United States. Together their route lines cover 225 km. The average route is 113 km with 124 m (407 ft) of recorded ascent.
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- Trails
- 40 km
- Search radius
- 0
- Easy routes
- 23.9 km
- Closest
The directory difficulty mix is 0 easy (0%), 0 moderate (0%) and 2 hard or expert (100%). No routes in this set are currently classified as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.
The most frequent route tags are mountain (2), waterfall (1). The highest recorded point in this set is 312 m (1,024 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 3, ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 2 currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.
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How do these routes differ?
A closer look at the first 2 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
Shortest mapped distance in this sample
97.2 km
ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 2Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
123 m
ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 22 of 2 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
Return logistics
0 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →| Route | Distance | Ascent | Moving time | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 3 | 128 km | 125 m | 30 hr | Point to point |
| ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 2 | 97.2 km | 123 m | 22 hr | Point to point |
Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.
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