Effigy Mounds National Monument

United States Iowa Prairie du ChienEffigy Mounds National Monument - South Unit

Effigy Mounds National Monument - South Unit

3RJ9+VQ, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146

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Dave BurtonDave Burton

Parking is tough to see - went right by it at first. As others have said, you need to cross a railroad track and a busy road on the weekend to get to the trail to the mounds. There is a very steep hike at the start and nothing is very well marked so you will want to stop for the map at the visitor center. But once you get all the way back to the marching bears it is all worth it - make sure you bring water and a snack and just give yourself time to be there in the moment.

Liz DeHaanLiz DeHaan

The South Unit includes several hiking trails that allow visitors to explore the mounds and learn about the history and significance of these ancient structures. The park also offers scenic overlooks of the Mississippi River and the surrounding landscape.