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Madrid via High Trestle Trail loop — Des Moines

Madrid via High Trestle Trail loop — Des Moines

Hard

Madrid via High Trestle Trail loop — Des Moines

05:15

112km

470m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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 5, 2025

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612 m

Neal Smith Trail

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The Neal Smith Trail is a 26-mile trail through Des Moines along the Des Moines River. It is fully paved and traffic free, so it is a great way to move through the heavily populated city.

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55.6 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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65.1 km

High Trestle Trail

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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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112 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.8 km

34.7 km

6.92 km

6.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.8 km

49.6 km

119 m

Elevation

Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

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Friday 19 December

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Madrid via High Trestle Trail loop — Des Moines

Neal Smith Trail

High Trestle Trail Bridge

High Trestle Trail

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