Bobsled Run
Bobsled Run sits along the Loess Hills Scenic Byway at 1,187 feet, facing 210 degrees toward the southwest. The land drops 92 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving a clear downward line of sight in that direction. From here, Sodrac Park is visible to the southwest at a distance of 2.3 miles, sitting at 1,109 feet, and River Overlook can be seen west-southwest at 3.8 miles, at 1,095 feet. Sioux City lies 4.7 miles to the southeast, South Sioux City is 5.7 miles south-southeast, and Le Mars is 23.1 miles to the northeast. Sunrise and sunset times shift through the year: on the June solstice, the sun rises at 05:49 and sets at 21:08, while on the December solstice sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 16:56. Equinox sunrise and sunset fall close to 07:30 and 19:30. The next stop along the byway is Kestrel Point.

What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Sodrac Park1,109 ftsouthwest · 2.3 mi
- River Overlook1,095 ftwest-southwest · 3.8 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:30 | 19:38 | 19:01 |
| June solstice | 05:49 | 21:08 | 20:25 |
| September equinox | 07:14 | 19:25 | 18:48 |
| December solstice | 07:53 | 16:56 | 16:11 |
Local time (America/Chicago). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Sioux City4.7 mi southeast
- South Sioux City5.7 mi south-southeast
- Le Mars23.1 mi northeast
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How high is Bobsled Run?
Bobsled Run sits at about 1,187 feet (362 m).
What can you see from Bobsled Run?
From Bobsled Run: Sodrac Park (SW, 2.3 mi); River Overlook (WSW, 3.8 mi).
What is the nearest town to Bobsled Run?
Sioux City, 4.7 miles SE of Bobsled Run.
What is the next lookout after Bobsled Run?
Kestrel Point is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Bobsled Run.
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- Sioux City · 5 mi
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