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Big Creek State Park loop from Staff Parking

Big Creek State Park loop from Staff Parking

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Big Creek State Park loop from Staff Parking

01:55

38.8km

170m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.3 km

Polk City Junction Oasis Gazebo

Highlight • Rest Area

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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19.1 km

Big Creek State Park

Highlight • Lake

Big Creek State Park is a very popular park for cycling and hiking. Big Creek Lake, at the center of the park, is the largest lake in the Iowa State …

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38.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

14.2 km

3.88 km

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

17.4 km

523 m

Elevation

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Today

Monday 1 June

30°C

17°C

15 %

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Big Creek State Park loop from Staff Parking

Polk City Junction Oasis Gazebo

Big Creek State Park

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