Grant Wood Trail

5.4 mi · ▲ 54 ft · 1 hr 50 min

Grant Wood Trail is a 5.4-mile out-and-back near Paralta, IA. It is mostly level, with 54 ft of elevation gain. It scores 29/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi755 – 833 ft5.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Grant Wood Trail 42.01985, -91.47351
Nearest town Paralta, IA

Trail surface

58% grass22% paved20% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:54 AMSunset 7:05 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.1 mi in (~29 min). Leave by 6:16 PM for the 7:05 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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