United StatesIowaMount Hosmer

Mount Hosmer

Mountain in Iowa · 1,050 ft

1,050 ft
Elevation
177 ft
Prominence
1.2 mi
Hike length one way
43.3661, -91.2225
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Mount Hosmer

1.2 mi
one way
456 ft
of ascent
1 h 5 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

630 ft1.2 mi · 1,076 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southeast of the peak
1.2 mi on foot · ↑ 456 ft · about 1 h 5 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 1.4 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 2.5 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Mount Hosmer?

Mount Hosmer is 1,050 ft above sea level and lies in Iowa. Its prominence is 177 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Mount Hosmer?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.2 mi one way with 456 ft of ascent. Expect around 1 h 5 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Mount Hosmer?

The nearest parking is the parking area southeast of the peak — 1.2 mi on foot · ↑ 456 ft · about 1 h 5 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area east of the peak (about 1.4 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Mount Hosmer in Conquer?

Yes — Mount Hosmer is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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