Iowa, United States
Driftless Area Scenic
Un-glaciated northeast Iowa with trout streams and bluffs.
Decorah → Elkader
- Distance
- 53 mi
- Level
- Easy
- Type
- Gorge
- Season
- April - November
Highlights
- Decorah eagles
- Yellow River State Forest
- Elkader bluffs
Must ride
★ 8.4/ 10
Risks
Gravel sectionsTight cornersTrafficWildlifeSummer heat
Fuel stops
DecorahWaukonElkader
Food stops
Waukon
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