268th Street

1.9 mi · ▲ 60 ft · 40 min

268th Street is a 1.9-mile out-and-back near Birmingham, IA. It is mostly level, with 60 ft of elevation gain. It scores 72/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi643 – 692 ft1.9 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: 268th Street 40.91691, -91.90098
Nearest town Birmingham, IA

Directions

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268th Street

1.9 mi · ▲ 60 ft · 40 min

Elevation 644–692 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: 268th Street · 40.91691, -91.90098

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:54 AM · sunset 7:10 PM

  1. Start on 268th Street, heading NE.
  2. 1 miReach 268th Street, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  3. 1 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Weather

Sunrise 6:54 AMSunset 7:10 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.9 mi in (~23 min). Leave by 6:27 PM for the 7:10 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint

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