アラマキー郡周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

In northeastern Iowa, Effigy Mounds National Monument protects over 200 prehistoric earthen mounds, many depicting animal forms such as bears or birds. These were constructed between 500 BC and 1200 AD by indigenous moundbuilders of the Woodland period—some as burial sites, some with ritual significance. The site lies above the Mississippi River in a geologically unique region that remained ice-free during the last ice age and was settled early on. Today, the preserve is part of the National Park Service and an important site of cultural remembrance.

The visitor center is a great place to begin your exploration of Effigy Mounds National Park. There is an exhibit that describes the natural and human history of the area. There is a small bookstore. And if you are into collecting National Parks cancellation stamps, you can also get those. In addition, this is the starting point for all the trails in the North, South, and more recently acquired Heritage areas of the park.

The Effigy Mounds Twin Views have two different viewpoints, each with its own bench. This highlight is located at the southern view.

The Effigy Mounds Twin Views have two different viewpoints, each with its own bench. This highlight is located at the northern view.

The Marching Bear Group, composed of 10 bear-shaped mounds, was first mapped in 1910 and is one of the key resources cited for creation of the national monument in 1949. The Marching Bear Group, consisting of 10 bear-shaped mounds, was first mapped in 1910 and is one of the primary resources cited for the creation of the national monument in 1949.

This mound group is situated in a clear grove of trees, allowing for an easy view of the mounds and the Mississippi River valley down below.

The hike to this overlook from the Effigy Mounds National Monument visitor center is a 1-mile roundtrip, 350 feet elevation gain, 30 minutes. This hike features a view of the interior valley of the Yellow River

Great walk