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High Trestle Trail – High Trestle Trail Bridge loop from Woodward

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Road cycling routes
United States
Iowa
Dallas County
Woodward

High Trestle Trail – High Trestle Trail Bridge loop from Woodward

Moderate

4.6

(4009)

12,078

riders

High Trestle Trail – High Trestle Trail Bridge loop from Woodward

03:01

58.0km

210m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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After 53.8 km for 155 m

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Parking

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13.9 km

High Trestle Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The High Trestle Trail is a 25-mile trail that runs through five towns. It was built on an old rail bed and is mostly flat. It is fully paved and …

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29.0 km

Polk City Junction Oasis Gazebo

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This gazebo is a nice spot for a mid-ride break. The Oasis sits along the High Trestle trail and has a picnic table, water fountains, and restrooms.

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41.3 km

High Trestle Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The High Trestle Trail is a 25-mile trail that runs through five towns. It was built on an old rail bed and is mostly flat. It is fully paved and …

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53.1 km

High Trestle Trail Bridge

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The High Trestle Trail Bridge is one of the most well-known rail to trail art installations. It's 130 feet tall and wrapped in 43 twisting steel ribs that are lined with LED lights.

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53.2 km

High Trestle Trail Bridge

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The High Trestle Trail Bridge is a 1/2 mile long, 13-story high bridge that spans the Des Moines River Valley. It is one of the world's longest trail bridge.

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53.9 km

View of High Trestle Trail Bridge

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A converted portion of an early-1900s-era railroad bridge overlooks the modern bridge, the Des Moines River, and the surrounding farmland. There are restrooms nearby.

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58.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.8 km

168 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.7 km

168 m

129 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (320 m)

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