Raccoon River Valley Trail North Loop

Raccoon River Valley Trail North Loop is a 51.6 km Regional Hiking hiking route.

This 51.6 km route is a major undertaking — excellent fitness, reliable navigation, and multi-day planning are required. End-to-end time is roughly 11 hours and 28 minutes.

Laid out as a circular walk, this trail finishes exactly where it begins — no need to arrange transport back or retrace your steps. The trail is officially waymarked as RRVT-N, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

As a Regional Walking Network (RWN) route, this trail is maintained and waymarked at the regional level. It typically connects towns, villages, and natural highlights across the wider area.