West River Loop
7.1 mi · ▲ 120 ft · 2 hr 26 min
West River Loop is a 7.1-mile out-and-back near Lehigh, IA. It is mostly level, with 120 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 71/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
Elevation
0 mi925 – 1,027 ft7.2 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: West River Loop 42.33214, -94.01486
Nearest town Lehigh, IA
Directions
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West River Loop
7.1 mi · ▲ 120 ft · 2 hr 26 min
Elevation 925–1,027 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: West River Loop · 42.33214, -94.01486
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:02 AM · sunset 7:19 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Horses allowed on the whole route · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on West River Loop, heading E.
- 3.2 miSharp right onto Rocky Trail, heading S.
- 0.1 miTurn right onto West River Loop, heading E.
- 0.2 miReach West River Loop, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.2 miTurn left onto Rocky Trail, heading SW.
- 0.1 miSharp left onto West River Loop, heading N.
- 3.2 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Trail surface
100% dirt
Weather
Sunrise 7:02 AMSunset 7:19 PM
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Horses allowed on the whole route
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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