Rock Creek Lake
4.5 mi · ▲ 251 ft · 1 hr 38 min
Rock Creek Lake is a 4.5-mile out-and-back in Rock Creek State Park near Oakland Acres, IA. The route reaches Rock Creek Lake. It climbs 251 ft. It scores 55/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Directions
Rock Creek Lake
4.5 mi · ▲ 251 ft · 1 hr 38 min
Elevation 874–968 ft
Out & Back · Rock Creek State Park
Trailhead: 41.74303, -92.84208
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:58 AM · sunset 7:12 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading E.
- 50 ftPass Rock Creek Lake.
- 2.3 miReach Rock Creek Lake, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 2.2 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 1.6 mi in (~45 min). Leave by 6:07 PM for the 7:12 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from this trailhead
- Rock Creek Lake & Rock Creek Beach 10.6 mi · ▲ 448 ft
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