Tedesco Environmental Learning Corridor
Tedesco Connector Trail
5.4 mi · ▲ 55 ft · 1 hr 50 min
Tedesco Connector Trail is a 5.4-mile out-and-back in Tedesco Environmental Learning Corridor near Ames, IA. It is mostly level, with 55 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 11/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Tedesco Connector Trail
5.4 mi · ▲ 55 ft · 1 hr 50 min
Elevation 949–1,024 ft
Out & Back · Tedesco Environmental Learning Corridor
Trailhead: 41.99232, -93.63792
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 7:02 AM · sunset 7:15 PM
Transit-accessible: University Boulevard at Second Roundabout Northbound stop 107 m from the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading NE.
- 500 ftBear right, heading NW.
- 50 ftSharp left, heading NW.
- 50 ftBear left, heading W.
- 250 ftBear left, heading W.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Tedesco Connector Trail, heading W.
- 0.1 miTurn left, heading SW.
- 2.5 miReach Tedesco Connector Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 2.5 miTurn left, heading NE.
- 0.1 miTurn left, heading N.
- 50 ftBear right, heading N.
- 250 ftBear right, heading N.
- 50 ftSharp right, heading N.
- 50 ftBear left, heading N.
- 500 ftTurn left, heading N.
- 50 ftArrive 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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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.5 mi in (~39 min). Leave by 6:16 PM for the 7:15 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: University Boulevard at Second Roundabout Northbound stop 107 m from the trailhead
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