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  • A winter walk on Fulton Avenue in the Loess Hills
    Harrison County

    A winter walk on Fulton Avenue in the Loess Hills

    Bybrian.abeling January 28, 2022November 14, 2022

    I was traveling with my daughter, heading south of I-29 along the edge of the Loess Hills, and made a stop at one of my favorite level B roads.  It’s named Fulton Avenue and is just east of Little Sioux in Harrison County.  Every county has a few roads that are designated as “Level B”. …

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  • my favorite level b backroads in the Loess Hills in Iowa
    Iowa

    My favorite level B roads in the Loess Hills of Iowa

    Bybrian.abeling October 23, 2021July 22, 2024

    It’s time to get your vehicle dirty!  (or trapped in mud, if you’re not careful).  Iowa Road Trip has spent numerous hours traveling level B roads in the Loess Hills of Western Iowa and we are now releasing a list of my favorite Loess Hills backroads. Yes, level B roads contain some of the most…

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  • What are level B roads and how do you find the best ones in Iowa?
    Iowa

    What are level B roads and how do you find the best ones in Iowa?

    Bybrian.abeling October 23, 2021October 28, 2021

    What is a level B road?  Basically, it’s a dirt road that receives very little maintenance. Each county gets to designate nonpaved roads as Level A, B, or C.  This came about during the late 1970s and early 1980s when a state law enabled each county to designate lesser-used roads to receive less maintenance.   Level…

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  • Loess Hills Backroads: Peach Ave to E54 in Monona County.
    Monona County

    Loess Hills Backroads: Peach Ave to E54 in Monona County.

    Bybrian.abeling October 22, 2021July 11, 2022

    Overall Rating: 3/5 stars Google map location Length:  1.22 miles Sidewalls: Yes, there are several sections of tall sidewalls.   Hills: Yes S-Curves: No major curves  Bridge:  No bridges. Interested in more level B roads? Check out the list of My favorite level B Loess Hills Roads

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  • Loess Hills Backroads: Peach Avenue to 314th Street in Monona County.
    Monona County

    Loess Hills Backroads: Peach Avenue to 314th Street in Monona County.

    Bybrian.abeling October 22, 2021July 11, 2022

    Overall Rating: 3/5 stars Google map location Length:  1.1  miles Sidewalls: Yes,  near the end of the drive video, there’s a section of tall sidewalls. Hills:  Nothing dramatic S-Curves: No major S curves Bridge:  No bridges. Interested in other Level B roads in the Loess Hills? Check out the list of My favorite level B…

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  • Loess Hills Backroads: 200th Street in Woodbury County.
    Woodbury County

    Loess Hills Backroads: 200th Street in Woodbury County.

    Bybrian.abeling October 22, 2021July 11, 2022

    Overall Rating: 3/5 stars Google map location Length: 2  miles Sidewalls:  Yes the sidewalls are only along the tallest hills and reach as tall as 10 to 12 feet.  Hills: Yes S-Curves: No curves at all, this is a straight east-west road Bridge:  No bridges. Interested in more level B roads? Check out the list…

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  • Loess Hills Backroads: Upper Olive Ave in Monona County.
    Monona County

    Loess Hills Backroads: Upper Olive Ave in Monona County.

    Bybrian.abeling October 22, 2021July 11, 2022

    Overall Rating: 3/5 stars Google map location Length: 1.39 miles miles Sidewalls: Yes, there are a few sections where the sidewalls are taller than your vehicle Hills: Yes S-Curves: Several curves, but nothing dramatic. Bridge:  No bridges. . Interested in more level B roads? Check out the list of My favorite level B Loess Hills…

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  • Loess Hills Backroads: Orange Ave north of 37 in Monona County.
    Monona County

    Loess Hills Backroads: Orange Ave north of 37 in Monona County.

    Bybrian.abeling October 22, 2021July 11, 2022

    Overall Rating: 1/5 stars Google map location Length: 1.33 miles Sidewalls: Yes, but nothing taller than your vehicle. Hills: A few small hills, but nothing dramatic S-Curves: Some curves, but nothing dramatic Bridge:  No bridges. Interested in more level B roads? Check out the list of My favorite level B Loess Hills Roads

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  • Loess Hills Backroads: Peach Avenue to E54 in Monona County.
    Monona County

    Loess Hills Backroads: Peach Avenue to E54 in Monona County.

    Bybrian.abeling October 22, 2021July 11, 2022

    Overall Rating: 3/5 stars Google map location Length:.  1.22 miles Sidewalls: Yes, there are several sections of tall sidewalls.   Hills: Yes S-Curves: No major curves  Bridge:  No bridges. Interested in more level B roads? Check out the list of My favorite level B Loess Hills Roads This video was taken with an insta360 oneX camera…

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  • Loess Hills Backroads: Lower Peach Avenue in Monona County.
    Monona County

    Loess Hills Backroads: Lower Peach Avenue in Monona County.

    Bybrian.abeling October 22, 2021July 11, 2022

    Overall Rating: 3/5 stars Google map location Length:.  0.9 miles Sidewalls:  There are two sections with high sidewalls Hills: Nothing dramatic S-Curves: Only a few slight curves Bridge:  No bridges. Interested in more level B roads? Check out the list of My favorite level B Loess Hills Roads

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