AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Fairfield Loop (DOT-South Segment)

2.9 mi · ▲ 164 ft · 1 hr 3 min

Fairfield Loop (DOT-South Segment) is a 2.9-mile out-and-back near Fairfield, IA. It is mostly level, with 164 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi682 – 771 ft2.9 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Fairfield Loop (DOT-South Segment) 40.98613, -91.93889
Nearest town Fairfield, IA
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Fairfield Loop (DOT-South Segment)

2.9 mi · ▲ 164 ft · 1 hr 3 min

Elevation 681–770 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: Fairfield Loop (DOT-South Segment) · 40.98613, -91.93889

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:54 AM · sunset 7:10 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route

  1. Start on Fairfield Loop (DOT-South Segment), heading SW.
  2. 1.5 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  3. 1.4 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/fairfield-loop-dot-south-segment-out-back-5-km-635f

Weather

Sunrise 6:54 AMSunset 7:10 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.4 mi in (~37 min). Leave by 6:13 PM for the 7:10 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route

Hikes near Fairfield, Iowa