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Event comments

The walk winds through the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, passing the Presidential Library-Museum, President Hoover's birthplace, the Hoover gravesite, a working replica of President Hoover's father's blacksmith shop, a restored Quaker meetinghouse and a one-room schoolhouse. It then proceeds through the town of West Branch, passing many Victorian homes and commercial buildings (16 of which are on the National Register of Historic Places). Part of the walk follows a hard surface rail trail, as well as a nature trail through Iowa prairie. Snow is not removed from this section of the trail to accommodate cross country skiers. Parts of the walk are up moderately steep hills. Patches and other souvenirs are available at the Herbert Hoover Visitor Center.

Rating: 2B, Distance: 5, 10km

Event information

Daily 7am-9pm (Must be off trail by sundown.) This walk incorporates the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library/Museum, Hoover birthplace and gravesite, and a nature trail through Iowa prairie.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

Driving to the start box

115 E Main - West Branch is 10 miles E of Iowa City. From I-80, take Exit 254. Drive N 1/2 mile, turn left to parking lot of Herbert Hoover Visitors Center. From parking lot, walk 1 block N to Dewey's Jack and Jill Store. Ask for walk box at checkout/service counter in SE corner of store.

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Greater Des Moines Volkssport Assn. (AVA-0250)

Event website: site.google.com/site/walkgdmva

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