The Three Rivers Trail

Humboldt County, Iowa

First Thursday Night Hike Archive

February 5, 2026
  • Date: February 5, 2026
  • Time: 5:30 PM
  • Who: Everyone welcome.  Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Registration: None. Check here for cancellations related to weather.
  • Parking Location: The parking lot at the Three Rivers Trail Shelter House at the north end of Fifth Street North in Dakota City and along the street.
  • Miles: 2.2 miles round trip
  • Estimated Time: 45 minutes to an hour
  • Astronomical Facts:
    • Sunrise: 7:26 am.
    • Sunset: 5:35 pm
    • Daylight: 10:08:59 H:M:S
    • Difference from yesterday: +2:28 more minutes
    • Civil Twilight Starts:6:56 am
    • Civil Twilight Ends: 6:05 pm
    • Solar Noon: 12:30 pm (31.6° above the horizon)
  • Historical Points of Interest:
    • Entire hike is along the old CNW  Railway
    • Caves where the pioneers sheltered during their first winter

Our first hike of 2026 will take place on New Year’s Day.

  • Date: January 1, 2026
  • Time: 4:45 PM
  • Who: Everyone welcome.  Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Registration: None. Check here for cancellations related to weather.
  • Parking Location: Along the Three Rivers Trail, north of Sumner Ave and east of the elevator.
  • Miles: Possible 3.5 miles round trip depending on the weather and the time availability.  We plan to  turn around at the 30 minute mark.  This will make the length closer to 2+ miles.
  • Estimated Time: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Astronomical Facts:
    • Sunrise: 7:47 am, in the East-Southeast (121° from North)
    • Sunset: 4:53 pm, in the West-Southwest (239° from North)
    • Daylight: 9:06:40 H:M:S
    • Difference from yesterday: +0:46 more seconds
    • Civil Twilight Starts: 7:15 am
    • Civil Twilight Ends: 5:25 pm
    • Solar Noon: 12:20 pm (24.4° above the horizon)
  • Historical Points of Interest:
    • Entire hike is along the old M&StL Railway
    • Oakland Cemetery