Wanatee Park

Equestrian/Multi-Use Trail & Multi-Use Trail Loop

2.3 mi · ▲ 86 ft · 49 min

Equestrian/Multi-Use Trail & Multi-Use Trail Loop is a 2.3-mile loop in Wanatee Park near Marion, IA. It is mostly level, with 86 ft of elevation gain. It scores 3/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi768 – 879 ft2.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 42.01068, -91.57756
Nearest town Marion, IA

Directions

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Equestrian/Multi-Use Trail & Multi-Use Trail Loop

2.3 mi · ▲ 86 ft · 49 min

Elevation 769–879 ft

Loop · Wanatee Park

Trailhead: 42.01068, -91.57756

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:52 AM · sunset 7:09 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading W.
  2. 50 ftSharp left onto Equestrian/Multi-Use Trail, heading SW.
  3. 0.8 miTurn right onto Troll Holler, heading NE.
  4. 50 ftTurn left onto Equestrian/Multi-Use Trail, heading NE.
  5. 0.2 miTurn left, heading N.
  6. 350 ftTurn right onto Multi-Use Trail, heading W.
  7. 50 ftContinue straight onto Big Bluestem Cir, heading W.
  8. 150 ftContinue straight onto Multi-Use Trail, heading NW.
  9. 0.4 miContinue straight onto Big Bluestem Cir, heading NW.
  10. 50 ftContinue straight onto Multi-Use Trail, heading NW.
  11. 450 ftContinue straight onto Big Bluestem Cir, heading NW.
  12. 0.3 miTurn left, heading W.
  13. 200 ftBear right, heading S.
  14. 250 ftTurn right onto Equestrian/Multi-Use Trail, heading S.
  15. 0.3 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.

Trail surface

54% dirt35% grass7% gravel4% paved

Weather

Sunrise 6:52 AMSunset 7:09 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.3 mi in (~8 min). Leave by 6:41 PM for the 7:09 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 5 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Drinking water at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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