Pictured Rocks County Park

Maquoketa River Canoe Trail

15.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 5 hr 6 min

Maquoketa River Canoe Trail is a 15.3-mile out-and-back in Pictured Rocks County Park near Springhole, IA. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain. It scores 61/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi761 – 784 ft15.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Maquoketa River Canoe Trail 42.20631, -91.10268
Nearest town Springhole, IA

Directions

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Maquoketa River Canoe Trail

15.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 5 hr 6 min

Elevation 761–784 ft

Out & Back · Pictured Rocks County Park

Trailhead: Maquoketa River Canoe Trail · 42.20631, -91.10268

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:50 AM · sunset 7:07 PM

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  1. Start on Maquoketa River Canoe Trail, heading NE.
  2. 7.6 miReach Maquoketa River Canoe Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  3. 7.6 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 6:50 AMSunset 7:07 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.8 mi in (~68 min). Leave by 5:39 PM for the 7:07 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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