Geode State Park

Lake Geode–Geode State Park Beach, 3 beaches

1.4 mi · ▲ 82 ft · 30 min

Lake Geode–Geode State Park Beach, 3 beaches is a 1.4-mile out-and-back in Geode State Park near Lowell, IA. The route passes Geode State Park Beach and Lake Geode before reaching Lake Geode at the turnaround, 0.7 miles in. It is mostly level, with 82 ft of elevation gain. It scores 54/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi597 – 643 ft1.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 40.82673, -91.39063
Nearest town Lowell, IA

Directions

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Lake Geode–Geode State Park Beach, 3 beaches

1.4 mi · ▲ 82 ft · 30 min

Elevation 596–645 ft

Out & Back · Geode State Park

Trailhead: 40.82673, -91.39063

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:52 AM · sunset 7:08 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading S.
  2. 50 ftPass Geode State Park Beach.
  3. 50 ftPass Lake Geode.
  4. 0.7 miSharp left, heading N.
  5. 50 ftReach Lake Geode, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  6. 100 ftSharp right onto Lake Trail, heading E.
  7. 0.7 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Weather

Sunrise 6:52 AMSunset 7:08 PM

Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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