Woodland Mounds State Preserve

Woodland Mounds Trail

2.6 mi · ▲ 115 ft · 55 min

Woodland Mounds Trail is a 2.6-mile out-and-back in Woodland Mounds State Preserve near Ackworth, IA. It is mostly level, with 115 ft of elevation gain. It scores 62/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi814 – 932 ft2.6 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Woodland Mounds Trail 41.34497, -93.43181
Nearest town Ackworth, IA

Weather

Sunrise 7:00 AMSunset 7:16 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.2 mi in (~6 min). Leave by 6:51 PM for the 7:16 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 7 min before dark.

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead