East River Loop
3.7 mi · ▲ 139 ft · 1 hr 18 min
East River Loop is a 3.7-mile out-and-back near Lehigh, IA. It is mostly level, with 139 ft of elevation gain. It scores 51/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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East River Loop
3.7 mi · ▲ 139 ft · 1 hr 18 min
Elevation 927–1,091 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Day-Use Trail · 42.35916, -93.98922
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:02 AM · sunset 7:19 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Horses allowed on the whole route
- Start on Day-Use Trail, heading S.
- 0.1 miContinue straight onto East River Loop, heading S.
- 1.7 miReach East River Loop, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.7 miContinue straight onto Day-Use Trail, heading N.
- 0.1 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 1.1 mi in (~27 min). Leave by 6:32 PM for the 7:19 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Horses allowed on the whole route
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