Iowa Hill

Total Miles
5.8

Elevation

977.44 ft

Duration

2 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Iowa Hill
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Trail Overview

This is a nice little adventure close to town where you will switchback underneath the powerlines and make your way towards Iowa Hill. The trail is not too difficult--mostly just forest roads--but there are some side spurs to explore and some spots to camp. At the end is a bald mountain with some views of the surrounding area. It makes for a fun afternoon trip or day venture!

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Iowa Hill
Iowa Hill

Difficulty

This trail is muddy at times, but other than that, it is not difficult. There is some private property in the area, but if you stick to the trail you will be fine.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Jim Xo
Nov 17, 2024
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Went for a good Sunday off road trip. 1hr drive from sac. Actual trail is about 20-30 mins up to the peak. Brush is overgrown towards the peak (you will get scratched up in a full size). Top of the peak is a good hang out spot. We bbq’d and chilled. There’s another trail down to drive, but it’s steep. Nice little walking trail at the bottom. A few places to set up and let off some rounds. Overall a nice day trip.
Christopher Looper
Nov 02, 2024
2009 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
Washboard
Perfect morning run up Iowa Hill to the end of the mountain. Mostly wet gravel and plenty of opportunity to peel off the road a bit and play in some mud. Great view at the end and a very pleasant country drive for the season. Drive the wrangler and friends Tacoma TRD OffRoad.
Class V Taco
Aug 25, 2024
2024 Subaru Outback
Open
Smooth Gravel Road. last mile is dirt with a couple of ruts. Manzanita is starting to grow in a little bit at the end of the trail. nice view at the end. not worth doing unless you live in the area. I have drove my Outback out here and my tacoma. there is some optional challenging terrain that is off of the Gravel Road. fun when it's muddy as well
Jarad R
Jul 21, 2024
2013 Land Rover Range Rover
Open
Normal
Road has been graded and graveled. You could drive the road in any car now, it is prefectly smooth. Still a nice quiet place to get out in the woods, but not what I'd call a 4x4 road.

Access Description

Exit Highway 50 in Camino and take Cable Roa all the way!

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