Indian Sunset Point–Copperas Beds, 4 sights
2.8 mi · ▲ 466 ft · 1 hr 10 min
Indian Sunset Point–Copperas Beds, 4 sights is a 2.8-mile out-and-back in Dolliver Memorial State Park near Border Plains, IA. The route passes Indian Sunset Point and Copperas Beds. It climbs 466 ft, with sections as steep as 27% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 56/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Indian Sunset Point–Copperas Beds, 4 sights
2.8 mi · ▲ 466 ft · 1 hr 10 min
Elevation 947–1,122 ft
Out & Back · Dolliver Memorial State Park
Trailhead: Center Trail · 42.38719, -94.08285
Weather Sep 20: Drizzle, high 65°F / low 61° · precip 16% · wind 8 mph · sunrise 7:02 AM · sunset 7:19 PM
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- Start on Center Trail, heading W.
- 0.2 miContinue straight onto Copperas Trail, heading SE.
- 0.2 miTurn left, heading SE.
- 0.3 miBear left onto Indian Trail, heading NE.
- 0.4 miReach Indian Sunset Point, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.3 miPass Indian Sunset Point.
- 0.5 miPass Copperas Beds.
- 0.2 miBear right onto Copperas Trail, heading SW.
- 0.6 miSharp left onto Center Trail, heading E.
- 0.2 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 0.4 mi in (~14 min). Leave by 6:45 PM for the 7:19 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 2 min before dark.
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- Toilets at the trailhead
More from Center Trail Trailhead
- Center Lodge Trail & River Trail 2.9 mi · ▲ 386 ft
- Boneyard Hollow & Center Lodge Trail 2.7 mi · ▲ 430 ft
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