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Pikes Peak State Park    

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Pikes Peak State Park is a state park in Clayton County, Iowa, United States, featuring a 500-foot bluff overlooking the Upper Mississippi River …

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Oct 6, 2024
Took a small hike to see the Bridal Veil falls. I realize that there hasn't been much rain over the last 6 weeks but I expected a bit more. When we got there, the falls were barely a trickle. The …Full review by 196LindaC
Sep 26, 2024
A tall bluff pokes over a wooded valley, and a safety rain keeps visitors who walk to the vista from slipping down that nearly vertical slope. The view is superb: many islands in the Mississippi, cre…Full review by StripeyPraxis
Sep 3, 2024
The construction in McGregor was a challenge on the roads, but the views were awesome! We walked about 1/2 mile to the Falls, the stairs were a good workout to the Falls, spectacular views along th…Full review by V7260JEcraigc
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Facts

Located:Clayton County, Iowa, United States
Elevation:994 ft (303 m)
Established:1935
Area:960 acres (390 ha)

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Are pets allowed on the trails
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I don't have a dog, but seem to remember dogs on the trail. Do go, there's a beautiful view of the Mississipi River, and the trails are lovely and easy to navigate.
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Looking for a place to group camp with tents for weekend of October 26th this year 2019. And suggestions? Bloody …
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Looking for a place to group camp with tents for weekend of October 26th this year 2019. And suggestions? Bloody run is closed. So looking for somewhere else.
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Check with the rangers at Pike's Peak State Park. They have individual sites but I think they have a group campground just before the park entrance. Great park, stunning views of …
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Check with the rangers at Pike's Peak State Park. They have individual sites but I think they have a group campground just before the park entrance. Great park, stunning views of the rivers. And check Wyalusing in WI. Good luck.
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Answer by Mark M · Sep 20, 2019
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hello is there any senic bridges in mcGregor, ia
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Not in McGregor. There is a bridge crossing the Mississippi in Marquette, but I'm not sure it is accessible for foot traffic if that is what you are looking for. There are many parks in the …
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Not in McGregor. There is a bridge crossing the Mississippi in Marquette, but I'm not sure it is accessible for foot traffic if that is what you are looking for. There are many parks in the area that offer fantastic scenic views and I would also recommend a boat tour on the river. This is a beautiful area.
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Is this a spot for biking?
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I only spent time at the lookout point and not the entire park. The part of the park I went to was not appropriate for biking. You may want to do a search to make sure.
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Answer by Paul R · Apr 6, 2019
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Wondering what week may be best for peak colors, know it is a crap shoot for predicting color but am flying into Iowa in …
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Wondering what week may be best for peak colors, know it is a crap shoot for predicting color but am flying into Iowa in October for a few days. Can be flexible on dates: either October 8-14 or October 17-24. Thanks
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Later fall colors can be very beautiful, if a bit more sparse. This is the time frame when the russets and browns of the oak leaves are more prevalent and the understory canopy is open, …
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Later fall colors can be very beautiful, if a bit more sparse. This is the time frame when the russets and browns of the oak leaves are more prevalent and the understory canopy is open, allowing for clearer pictures of the terrain and views into the distance, especially from up on the bluff tops.
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