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North Star Trail

Passes a viewpoint
Camp 4 mi away

2.1 mi out & back · 152 ft gain · 762 ft high point · Easy

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About this hike

North Star Trail passes a viewpoint over 2.1 miles out and back in Hickory Hill Park near Iowa City.

Elevation

152 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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Out: 100 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

ViewpointAlong the way · 0.7 mi in

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The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

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Sun59°38°Sunny
Mon63°42°Sunny
Tue63°Sunny

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North Star Trail

About this hike

Elevation

Camp near here

Turkey Creek Day Use Area

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Highlights

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Raptor Ridge Trail

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Crossover Trail

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