Mines of Spain State Recreation Area
Cedar Ridge Viewpoint & Eagle Scout Trail
5.9 mi · ▲ 647 ft · 2 hr 17 min
Cedar Ridge Viewpoint & Eagle Scout Trail is a 5.9-mile out-and-back in Mines of Spain State Recreation Area near Cattese, IA. The route reaches Cedar Ridge Viewpoint. It climbs 647 ft and is mostly dirt. It scores 37/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Cedar Ridge Viewpoint & Eagle Scout Trail
5.9 mi · ▲ 647 ft · 2 hr 17 min
Elevation 607–853 ft
Out & Back · Mines of Spain State Recreation Area
Trailhead: Cedar Ridge Trail · 42.44681, -90.63066
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:48 AM · sunset 7:05 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Cedar Ridge Trail, heading NE.
- 0.2 miPass Cedar Ridge Viewpoint.
- 0.1 miContinue straight onto Eagle Scout Trail, heading E.
- 2.6 miReach Cedar Ridge Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.7 miTurn left, heading NW.
- 2 miContinue straight onto Cedar Ridge Trail, heading W.
- 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.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.2 mi in (~6 min). Leave by 6:40 PM for the 7:05 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 7 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Cedar Ridge Trail Trailhead
- Cedar Ridge Viewpoint–Chief Peosta Trail, 3 sights 4.8 mi · ▲ 403 ft
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