Lake Harvester Loop

2.6 mi · ▲ 191 ft · 58 min

Lake Harvester Loop is a 2.6-mile loop near Clyde, IA. The route reaches Lake Harvester. It is mostly level, with 191 ft of elevation gain. It scores 11/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi906 – 997 ft2.9 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 41.87101, -93.21235
Nearest town Clyde, IA

Directions

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Lake Harvester Loop

2.6 mi · ▲ 191 ft · 58 min

Elevation 904–998 ft

Loop

Trailhead: 41.87101, -93.21235

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:59 AM · sunset 7:15 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading SW.
  2. 50 ftTurn left, heading S.
  3. 50 ftPass Lake Harvester.
  4. 250 ftTurn right, heading SW.
  5. 0.5 miTurn left, heading SW.
  6. 300 ftBear right, heading S.
  7. 0.8 miTurn left, heading E.
  8. 100 ftTurn left, heading E.
  9. 0.5 miBear left, heading W.
  10. 0.6 miBear right, heading E.
  11. 0.2 miSharp left, heading SE.
  12. 50 ftThe loop closes back at the trailhead.

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

Weather

Sunrise 6:59 AMSunset 7:15 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.9 mi in (~23 min). Leave by 6:32 PM for the 7:15 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead