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.
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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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- Start on Maquoketa River Canoe Trail, heading NE.
- 7.6 miReach Maquoketa River Canoe Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 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
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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- Toilets at the trailhead
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