AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Fairfield Loop (DOT-South Segment)

3.3 mi · ▲ 164 ft · 1 hr 11 min

Fairfield Loop (DOT-South Segment) is a 3.3-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 ft3.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 40.98574, -91.96394
Nearest town Fairfield, IA
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Fairfield Loop (DOT-South Segment)

3.3 mi · ▲ 164 ft · 1 hr 11 min

Elevation 681–770 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: 40.98574, -91.96394

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

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading E.
  2. 50 ftSharp right onto Fairfield Loop (DOT-South Segment), heading N.
  3. 1.6 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  4. 1.6 miSharp left, heading W.
  5. 50 ftArrive 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-cd9f

Weather

Sunrise 6:54 AMSunset 7:10 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.2 mi in (~4 min). Leave by 6:46 PM for the 7:10 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 8 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint

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  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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