Murray Hill – rural Pisgah, IA
N 41° 50.212 W 096° 00.017
14T E 749075 N 4636015
A short hike up Murray Hill provides an incredible view of the Missouri River Valley below and the surrounding Loess Hills.
Waymark Code: WMB5VJ
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2011
Views: 4
A short hike up Murray Hill provides an incredible view of the Missouri River Valley below and the surrounding Loess Hills. An information sign tells the geology and significance of this unique topography.
Following the Missouri River Valley, the wind-blown silt deposits claim to be 200’ deep in some areas. These deposits date back to the Illinoian and Wisconsinian glacial periods and are found only in western Iowa and in China, a state treasure to be sure. Previously designated as a state scenic byway, the Loess Hills area was chosen to be a National Scenic Byway in 2000 especially because of its scenery, history, landscape, and recreational characteristics. This area also parallels much of the Lewis and Clark expedition route. This unique land formation is about 15 miles wide and runs from Sioux City, IA to St. Joseph, Missouri.
Type of overlook: trail
Picnic tables: yes
Benches: yes
Water/restrooms: no
Overlook designation: Designated
Elevation: 1,371.00
View:
Missouri River Valley and surrounding Loess Hills
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Visit Instructions:
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