North Ridge Trail Loop
2.6 mi · ▲ 55 ft · 54 min
North Ridge Trail Loop is a 2.6-mile loop near Oakdale, IA. It is mostly level, with 55 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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North Ridge Trail Loop
2.6 mi · ▲ 55 ft · 54 min
Elevation 721–812 ft
Loop
Trailhead: North Ridge Trail · 41.70461, -91.59649
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:53 AM · sunset 7:07 PM
Transit-accessible: East Lot stop 38 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Muddy Creek Trail, heading E.
- 0.6 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
- 50 ftSharp right, heading E.
- 400 ftTurn left, heading N.
- 0.4 miTurn left, heading N.
- 0.4 miTurn left, heading W.
- 0.3 miSharp left, heading S.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading S.
- 0.1 miSharp left, heading W.
- 50 ftBear right, heading W.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading W.
- 400 ftTurn left onto North Ridge Trail, heading W.
- 0.5 miThe 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 0.5 mi in (~12 min). Leave by 6:35 PM for the 7:07 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 1 min before dark.
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: East Lot stop 38 m from the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from North Ridge Trail Trailhead
- Clear Creek Trail extension–Clear Creek Trail, 3 sights 14.2 mi · ▲ 226 ft
- Auburn Hills Trail & Muddy Creek Trail 3.1 mi · ▲ 167 ft
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