North Ridge Trail Loop
2.5 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 51 min
North Ridge Trail Loop is a 2.5-mile loop near Oakdale, IA. It is mostly level, with 26 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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North Ridge Trail Loop
2.5 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 51 min
Elevation 779–815 ft
Loop
Trailhead: 41.70817, -91.60115
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:53 AM · sunset 7:07 PM
Transit-accessible: Old Hospital Rd North stop 211 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading N.
- 50 ftBear left, heading NW.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading W.
- 400 ftContinue straight onto North Ridge Trail, heading W.
- 1 miTurn left, heading N.
- 0.5 miTurn right, heading S.
- 50 ftBear left, heading S.
- 0.7 miTurn left, heading S.
- 0.3 miTurn right, heading E.
- 50 ftBear right, heading E.
- 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.
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Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.2 mi in (~29 min). Leave by 6:18 PM for the 7:07 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: Old Hospital Rd North stop 211 m from the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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