Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Parking

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43.9 km

High Trestle 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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55.5 km

High Trestle Trail Bridge

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 largest trail bridges in the …

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85.2 km

Big Creek Barrier Dam and views of Saylorville Lake

Great views of the lake from the Neal Smith Trail as it passes over the Big Creek Barrier Dam. The dam was constructed to protect Polk City from flooding from Saylorville Lake.

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116 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

84.6 km

22.9 km

4.92 km

3.18 km

146 m

Surfaces

85.4 km

25.1 km

2.77 km

2.48 km

Elevation

Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

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Friday 10 October

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Des Moines to Madrid loop via High Trestle Trail

High Trestle Trail

High Trestle Trail Bridge

Big Creek Barrier Dam and views of Saylorville Lake

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