Backbone State Forest

Ryan Property Trails

1.9 mi · ▲ 110 ft · 41 min

Ryan Property Trails is a 1.9-mile out-and-back in Backbone State Forest near Strawberry Point, IA. It is mostly level, with 110 ft of elevation gain. It scores 41/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi1,050 – 1,135 ft2.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Backbone Forest Trails 42.64232, -91.55675
Nearest town Strawberry Point, IA

Directions

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Ryan Property Trails

1.9 mi · ▲ 110 ft · 41 min

Elevation 1,051–1,136 ft

Out & Back · Backbone State Forest

Trailhead: Backbone Forest Trails · 42.64232, -91.55675

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:52 AM · sunset 7:09 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route · Horses allowed on the whole route

  1. Start on Backbone Forest Trails, heading SE.
  2. 0.7 miSharp left onto Ryan Property Trails, heading SE.
  3. 0.3 miReach Ryan Property Trails, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  4. 0.3 miSharp right onto Backbone Forest Trails, heading N.
  5. 0.7 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 6:52 AMSunset 7:09 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.1 mi in (~2 min). Leave by 6:47 PM for the 7:09 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 11 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route
  • Horses allowed on the whole route

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