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Trout Run Loop – Pulpit Rock loop from Decorah

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Trout Run Loop – Pulpit Rock loop from Decorah

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Trout Run Loop – Pulpit Rock loop from Decorah

01:14

19.8km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Parking

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3.54 km

Decorah, Iowa

Highlight • Settlement

Decorah sits in Northern Iowa and boasts a population of just over 7,500. It is said that 470 million years ago a meteorite crashed into what is now Decorah. The crater, nearly 4 miles wide, lies beneath the town.

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9.79 km

Trout Run Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Explore the Trout Run Loop, a 14 km paved trail near Decorah. This 11-mile year-round path invites biking, hiking, running, fishing, nature viewing, and cross-country skiing. Moderately challenging, it crosses …

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16.2 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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18.5 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 …

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19.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

7.02 km

970 m

350 m

238 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

5.34 km

550 m

547 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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94 %

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