Loess Hills & River Valley Traverse

Introducting the Loess Hills & River Valley Traverse.

What is it ?
Ten trail miles at each of five state parks thourgh the Loess hills, Missouri River Valley & the Platte River.

Park #1 - Indian Cave State Park, 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE 68437
Park #2 - Waubonsie State Park, 2585 Waubonsie Park Rd, Hamburg, IA 51640
Park #3 - Platte River State Park, 14421 346th St, Louisville, NE 68037
Park #4 - Schramm Park State Rec Area 20874-21146, NE-31, Gretna, NE 68028
Park #5 - Hitchcock Nature Center, 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA 51542

You can tackle the entire route in either direction. *note that car travel is required between parks.

And yes there is going to be an FKT on this - "Elevation Gain Per Hour"

Elevation Gain per hour is pretty self explanatory. Total elevaton gain divided by how many hours it took you to complete all 50 miles. (drive time excluded but pause time included)

Also looking at an FKT category that is fastest Grade Adjusted Pace as well. This will make sure there is no incentive for avoiding the tough stuff!

Rules for submission of FKT's
All 5 runs must be on Strava and each park must be 1 run.
All runs must be entered as "Race" to include paused time.
All runs must be public on strava.


always looking for way to create epic adventures in the midwest and as a bonus it doesnt get much prettier trail running in these parts than these 5 parks. - go get it!