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Wildcat Den State Park

Wildcat Den State Park Viewpoint Loop

2.8 mi · ▲ 251 ft · 1 hr 4 min

Wildcat Den State Park Viewpoint Loop is a 2.8-mile loop in Wildcat Den State Park near New Era, IA. The route reaches Wildcat Den State Park Viewpoint. It climbs 251 ft, with sections as steep as 21% grade. It scores 41/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi587 – 738 ft · steepest grade: 21%2.9 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 41.46988, -90.88416
Nearest town New Era, IA
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Directions

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Wildcat Den State Park Viewpoint Loop

2.8 mi · ▲ 251 ft · 1 hr 4 min

Elevation 586–739 ft

Loop · Wildcat Den State Park

Trailhead: 41.46988, -90.88416

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:50 AM · sunset 7:06 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading N.
  2. 0.1 miBear right, heading NE.
  3. 0.6 miTurn right, heading W.
  4. 0.2 miPass Wildcat Den State Park Viewpoint.
  5. 200 ftTurn left, heading W.
  6. 1 miTurn left, heading N.
  7. 0.7 miTurn right, heading SE.
  8. 450 ftThe loop closes 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/wildcat-den-state-park-viewpoint-loop

Weather

Sunrise 6:50 AMSunset 7:06 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.1 mi in (~2 min). Leave by 6:45 PM for the 7:06 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 11 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

Hikes near New Era, Iowa