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Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Cedar Ridge Viewpoint–Cattesse Trail, 3 sights

1.9 mi · ▲ 227 ft · 45 min

Cedar Ridge Viewpoint–Cattesse Trail, 3 sights is a 1.9-mile out-and-back in Mines of Spain State Recreation Area near Cattese, IA. The route reaches Cedar Ridge Viewpoint at the turnaround, 0.9 miles in. It is mostly level, with 227 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 54/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi620 – 840 ft1.9 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Cattesse Hollow Access 42.44068, -90.62098
Nearest town Cattese, IA
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Cedar Ridge Viewpoint–Cattesse Trail, 3 sights

1.9 mi · ▲ 227 ft · 45 min

Elevation 619–841 ft

Out & Back · Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Trailhead: Cattesse Hollow Access · 42.44068, -90.62098

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:48 AM · sunset 7:05 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Cattesse Trail, heading NE.
  2. 0.4 miContinue straight onto Eagle Scout Trail, heading N.
  3. 0.4 miContinue straight onto Cedar Ridge Trail, heading W.
  4. 0.1 miReach Cedar Ridge Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  5. 0.1 miContinue straight onto Eagle Scout Trail, heading E.
  6. 0.4 miContinue straight onto Cattesse Trail, heading S.
  7. 0.4 miArrive back at the trailhead.

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

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/cedar-ridge-viewpoint-cattesse-trail-out-back-3-sights

Trail surface

100% dirt

Weather

Sunrise 6:48 AMSunset 7:05 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.9 mi in (~29 min). Leave by 6:16 PM for the 7:05 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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