Walk through diverse native ecosystems of tallgrass prairie, oak savanna and sedge meadow. Herds of bison and elk may be seen from the trail as they roam their vast fenced in prairie.
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Year Round Walk
SN: 123646 - 2023 / Y1782
The event is closed
From Mon, Jan 2nd, 2023 to Dec 31st, 2023
Start times: Dawn, finish by dusk
Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only
Prairie City, Iowa
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
Special programs None provided CC: Jasper County |
Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks
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Event comments
Everyone is encouraged to carry water. Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge patch is available at the Learning Center. This walk is part of Iowa's Walking Club County Program, Jasper County
Rating: 2B, Distance: 5, 10km
Restrooms: No |
Pets: No |
Strollers: Hard |
Wheelchairs: Hard |
Event information
This walk is on trails of blacktop, gravel road, wood chips, and tall grass firebreak with small hills and tall grass natural prairie. Be aware the grass may be wet. Visit the Learning Center (free admission) to learn about the restoration of Iowa's natural prairies. Herds of Buffalo and Elk may be seen from the trails as they roam their vast fenced prairies. Pets are NOT allowed on the refuge. Learning Center hour: Tues-Sat 9 am to 4 pm. Check website (fws.org) for holiday closures.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
OSB - First register for the event
The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Neal Smith Learning Center & Visitor Center, 9981 Pacific St, Center, Prairie City, IA | |
The above maps phrase is only provided for planning purposes. The downloaded event directions provide detailed directions to the starting point and possible alternate start point locations. THERE IS NO PHYSICAL START BOX AT THIS LOCATION.
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Event website: iowaswalkingclub.org
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