Volga River State Recreation Area

Albany Trail & Deport Trail Loop

4.3 mi · ▲ 298 ft · 1 hr 35 min

Albany Trail & Deport Trail Loop is a 4.3-mile loop in Volga River State Recreation Area near Albany, IA. It climbs 298 ft. It scores 69/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi922 – 1,139 ft4.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 42.87130, -91.75799
Nearest town Albany, IA

Directions

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Albany Trail & Deport Trail Loop

4.3 mi · ▲ 298 ft · 1 hr 35 min

Elevation 923–1,140 ft

Loop · Volga River State Recreation Area

Trailhead: 42.87130, -91.75799

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:53 AM · sunset 7:10 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading SW.
  2. 0.1 miBear right onto Albany Trail, heading SW.
  3. 1.2 miTurn left onto Ridge Trail, heading W.
  4. 0.4 miContinue straight onto Deport Trail, heading W.
  5. 1 miSharp left, heading NE.
  6. 1.5 miTurn left, heading N.
  7. 50 ftTurn right, heading N.
  8. 0.1 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.

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

Weather

Sunrise 6:53 AMSunset 7:10 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.4 mi in (~41 min). Leave by 6:09 PM for the 7:10 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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