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South Tama Recreational Trail

2.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 46 min

South Tama Recreational Trail is a 2.3-mile out-and-back near Tama, IA. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi807 – 820 ft2.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 41.95654, -92.57563
Nearest town Tama, IA
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South Tama Recreational Trail

2.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 46 min

Elevation 808–820 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: 41.95654, -92.57563

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:56 AM · sunset 7:13 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading W.
  2. 250 ftTurn right, heading E.
  3. 50 ftTurn left, heading E.
  4. 150 ftTurn right, heading NE.
  5. 100 ftTurn left, heading E.
  6. 100 ftTurn right onto South Tama Recreational Trail, heading E.
  7. 1 miReach South Tama Recreational Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  8. 1 miTurn left, heading W.
  9. 50 ftTurn right, heading W.
  10. 150 ftTurn left, heading W.
  11. 150 ftTurn right, heading SW.
  12. 50 ftTurn left, heading SW.
  13. 150 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/south-tama-recreational-trail-out-back-4-km-3712

Trail surface

90% other6% dirt4% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:56 AMSunset 7:13 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.6 mi in (~14 min). Leave by 6:39 PM for the 7:13 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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