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Decorah Impact Crater Marker
DiscoverPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsUnited StatesIowaWinneshiek County
Decorah Impact Crater Marker
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Renner Anderson
June 26, 2025
Hiking
About 465 to 470 million years ago, a meteorite struck near present-day Decorah, Iowa, creating a 3.5-mile (5.6 km) wide impact crater buried beneath the city's surface.
Although this highlight …
Although this highlight …
Matthew
October 3, 2023
Hiking
The trails within Barnhart-Van Peenen Park are singletrack and more technical than the other trail systems in town. There are definitely some wider and smoother beginner trails (such as the access road trails), but as you branch off onto tighter trails, be prepared for rockier and rootier hiking with more hills.
Targi
November 18, 2024
Hiking
Amenities & Points of Interest: fresh water spring, 8 acres tall prairie grass, trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing (this is a natural wildlife area which is not developed for picnicking and camping)
parks.decorahia.org/decorah-parks
parks.decorahia.org/decorah-parks
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Decorah Impact Crater Marker
2
hikers
7.28km
02:02
140m
140m
Hike the 4.5-mile Dunning's Spring, Ice Cave & Van Peenen Loop in Decorah, IA, featuring a waterfall, ice cave, and river views.
Moderate
3
hikers
6.99km
01:53
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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Elevation 330 m