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The best road cycling routes in Iowa

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in Iowa to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: December 16, 2025

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1. Raccoon River Valley Trail loop — Des Moines

159km

07:35

580m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Martensdale via Great Western Trail — Des Moines

66.9km

02:41

250m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Credit Island loop — Davenport

55.3km

02:47

130m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Chichaqua Valley Trail — Des Moines, Iowa

97.8km

04:16

350m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Iowa River Trail south — Coralville

25.9km

01:22

60m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Clear Creek Trail — Coralville

27.8km

01:25

60m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Saylorville Lake loop via Neal Smith Trail — Des Moines, Iowa

53.2km

02:56

290m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. Big Creek State Park via Neal Smith & High Trestle Trail loop — Des Moines

82.1km

04:41

390m

380m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Panorama Park loop — Bettendorf

34.6km

01:30

170m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Madrid via High Trestle Trail loop — Des Moines

112km

05:15

470m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in Iowa

1. Raccoon River Valley Trail loop — Des Moines

2. Martensdale via Great Western Trail — Des Moines

3. Credit Island loop — Davenport

4. Chichaqua Valley Trail — Des Moines, Iowa

5. Iowa River Trail south — Coralville

6. Clear Creek Trail — Coralville

7. Saylorville Lake loop via Neal Smith Trail — Des Moines, Iowa

8. Big Creek State Park via Neal Smith & High Trestle Trail loop — Des Moines

9. Panorama Park loop — Bettendorf

10. Madrid via High Trestle Trail loop — Des Moines

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