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Detour – Raccoon River Valley Trail loop from Adel

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Detour – Raccoon River Valley Trail loop from Adel

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4.6

(7275)

9,904

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Detour – Raccoon River Valley Trail loop from Adel

01:44

30.7km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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175 m

Detour

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The RRVT is closed through here (looks like they’re laying down asphalt), but you can get off on the road right before the sign. If you choose to do so, …

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16.1 km

Raccoon River Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Raccoon River Valley Trail is a 72-mile loop rails-to-trails conversion. It is fully paved and goes through landscapes varying from prairies to woodlands.

The trail is very popular and there …

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30.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

1.98 km

573 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

2.29 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

28°C

16°C

26 %

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Detour – Raccoon River Valley Trail loop from Adel

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