Distance: 29 miles
Time: 38 minutes
Start: Donnellson
End: Keosauqua
When you start out in Donnellson, you can visit plenty of places that produce natural produce such as the Harvestville Farm and Appleberry Orchard. If you decide to take a break in Bonaparte, you can get tasty meals at the restaurant known as the Bonaparte Retreat.
Upon reaching Keosauqua, you can enjoy the natural scenery at the Lake Sugema Fish & Wildlife Recreation Area. If you want to see glass blowing demonstrations, you can spend time at the Bloom and Bark Glass Blowing Studio & Natural Farm.
As you circle around the loop, you will pass by or through Shimek State Forest, White Timber Area, and Lacey Keosauqua State Park. You will also cross over the Des Moines River. Most of your surroundings will include rolling hills, rich farmland, and a consistently curvy road.