West Pong–Central Park Beach, 4 sights
2.1 mi · ▲ 30 ft · 43 min
West Pong–Central Park Beach, 4 sights is a 2.1-mile out-and-back in Central Park near Edinburg, IA. The route passes West Pong before reaching Central Park Beach at the turnaround, 1 miles in. It is mostly level, with 30 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 57/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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West Pong–Central Park Beach, 4 sights
2.1 mi · ▲ 30 ft · 43 min
Elevation 969–1,025 ft
Out & Back · Central Park
Trailhead: West Pond Loop Trail · 42.11081, -91.14634
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:51 AM · sunset 7:07 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on West Pond Loop Trail, heading SW.
- 50 ftPass West Pong.
- 0.4 miTurn left onto West Prairie Trail, heading S.
- 0.6 miPass Central Park Beach.
- 100 ftReach West Pong, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.7 miTurn right onto West Pond Loop Trail, heading E.
- 0.4 miArrive 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 0.6 mi in (~17 min). Leave by 6:30 PM for the 7:07 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from West Pond Loop Trail Trailhead
- Central Park Lake–West Pong Loop, 6 sights 2.5 mi · ▲ 82 ft
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