Loess Hills State Forest
206 Polk Ave, Pisgah, IA 51564
11,000 acres · 15 miles of trails
Loess Hills State Forest near Pisgah spans 11,000 acres of rare loess formations, allowing leashed dogs on trails. It features shade, water, parking, and trash cans. Steep hills may tire pups quickly.
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- Park
- Loess Hills State Forest
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Pisgah, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.8278, -95.9300
- Size
- 11,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 15
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (620 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 620 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 11,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
11,000-acre forest in the Loess Hills — one of only two such formations on Earth. Leashed dogs on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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