Mines of Spain State Recreation Area
Calcite Trail
2.1 mi · ▲ 205 ft · 48 min
Calcite Trail is a 2.1-mile out-and-back in Mines of Spain State Recreation Area near Cattese, IA. It is mostly level, with 205 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 29/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Calcite Trail
2.1 mi · ▲ 205 ft · 48 min
Elevation 595–810 ft
Out & Back · Mines of Spain State Recreation Area
Trailhead: Mines of Spain Road · 42.46106, -90.63593
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:48 AM · sunset 7:05 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Horseshoe Bluff Trail, heading W.
- 0.3 miTurn right onto Calcite Trail, heading N.
- 0.6 miContinue straight onto Mines of Spain Road, heading W.
- 250 ftReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
- 250 ftTurn right onto Calcite Trail, heading S.
- 0.8 miSharp right onto Horseshoe Bluff Trail, heading N.
- 0.3 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Trail surface
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.6 mi in (~19 min). Leave by 6:26 PM for the 7:05 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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