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Loop hike in Hitchcock Nature Center via Badger Ridge Trail Wildwoods Westridge Heritage Trail and The Chute trails

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Loop hike in Hitchcock Nature Center via Badger Ridge Trail, Wildwoods, Westridge, Heritage Trail and The Chute

United States > Iowa > Pottawattamie County

This loop hike at Hitchcock Nature Center provides a scenic and dynamic journey through Iowa’s Loess Hills. Traversing the Badger Ridge, Wildwoods, and Westridge trails, hikers experience a blend of open prairie views and shaded woodlands. The route, punctuated by the steep ascent of The Chute and peaceful…

Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 136 m • Maximum elevation: 394 m