The Highest Peaks in Iowa

Iowa's 10 highest hikeable summits, ranked by elevation. The tallest is Pilot Knob at 1,453 ft. Every peak below links to a full trail guide with maps, elevation profiles and parking info — updated 2026.

# Peak Elevation
1 Pilot Knob 1,453 ft
2 Battle Hill 1,273 ft
3 Steamboat Rock 1,148 ft
4 Sundown Mountain 1,142 ft
5 Centenial Cross 1,026 ft
6 Mount Trashmore 948 ft
7 South Bluff 868 ft
8 North Bluff 856 ft
9 Perkl 843 ft
10 The Hogback 823 ft