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Explore the Preparation
Excursion Loop
This 15-mile loop heads south from Turin for about 9 miles along the base of the Hills on County Road L14 (also called Larpenteur Memorial Road) and turning left (east) onto County Road E60 which lifts you up into the Hills.
About 1.5 miles after leaving L14, turn left (north) onto Oak Avenue.
Less than 3/4-mile later is a Y-intersection where 314th Street turns right (east) and leads to Preparation Canyon State Park 1 mile later. At the entry to the park, though, if you turn left (north), 314th Stree will lead you to Iowa Highway 183, the spine of the Byway.
NOTE: If you turn left (west) at the intersection of Oak Avenue and 314th Street, you will find the Loess Hills State Forest Overlook, a wooded platform atop one of the hills. Trails lead from the overlook into state-owned land.
Allow 30 minutes for this drive on paved and gravel roads.
Click on the image to your right for more information and directions.
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