Brent's Trail is an 8-mile hiking trail connecting Harrison County Conservation’s Murray Hill Scenic Overlook and Gleason-Hubel Wildlife Area via the Loess Hills State Forest. The trail is the start of a proposed trail that will eventually connect the northern and southern ends of the State Forest.
The trail is named after longtime state forester Brent Olson. It's a partnership between Harrison County Conservation Board and Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Other partners and supporters include Friends of the Loess Hills State Forest and Preparation Canyon State Park, Loess Hills Missouri River Region, Golden Hills RC&D, and Loess Hills Alliance.
Primitive, dispersed camping is allowed within Loess Hills State Forest. Potable water and restrooms are not available along the trail. Learn more about the State Forest here.
The trail is named after longtime state forester Brent Olson. It's a partnership between Harrison County Conservation Board and Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Other partners and supporters include Friends of the Loess Hills State Forest and Preparation Canyon State Park, Loess Hills Missouri River Region, Golden Hills RC&D, and Loess Hills Alliance.
Primitive, dispersed camping is allowed within Loess Hills State Forest. Potable water and restrooms are not available along the trail. Learn more about the State Forest here.
Original Trail Map:
Map including southern extension:
Loess Hills State Forest info & trail maps
Grand Opening Event
August 2021 Brent's Trail Extension Hike info
Photos
photos of Brent's Trail by Lance Brisbois
