Volga River State Recreation Area
Lower Lima Trail & Ridge Trail Loop via Frog Hollow Trail
2.7 mi · ▲ 89 ft · 57 min
Lower Lima Trail & Ridge Trail Loop via Frog Hollow Trail is a 2.7-mile loop in Volga River State Recreation Area near Albany, IA. It is mostly level, with 89 ft of elevation gain. It scores 61/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Lower Lima Trail & Ridge Trail Loop via Frog Hollow Trail
2.7 mi · ▲ 89 ft · 57 min
Elevation 917–1,020 ft
Loop · Volga River State Recreation Area
Trailhead: Ridge Trail · 42.87413, -91.76574
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:53 AM · sunset 7:10 PM
- Start on Ridge Trail, heading W.
- 0.5 miSharp right, heading E.
- 0.3 miTurn right onto Lower Lima Trail, heading E.
- 1.2 miBear right onto Albany Trail, heading SW.
- 0.7 miTurn right onto Ridge Trail, heading N.
- 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
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.3 mi in (~33 min). Leave by 6:16 PM for the 7:10 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint
More from Ridge Trail Trailhead
- Frog Hollow Trail–Praire Trail, 3 sights 4.1 mi · ▲ 55 ft
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