High Trestle Trail

Ankeny, Sheldahl, Slater, Madrid, Woodward, Iowa

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25 mi. | Easy

The High Trestle Trail runs for 25 miles through five towns (Ankeny Sheldahl, Slater, Madrid and Woodward). The trail is built on a former railroad bed, previously owned by Union Pacific Railroad. It is famous for its 13-story and 1/2 mile long bridge over the Des Moines River, located between Madrid and Woodward in Boone County.

High Trestle Trail
High Trestle Trail

Activities

  • Roller skateRoller skate
  • RunRun
  • HikeHike
  • Mountain BikeMountain Bike
  • BirdingBirding
  • BikeBike
  • BackpackBackpack
  • SiteseeSitesee
  • Horseback RideHorseback Ride
  • ParkPark
  • PicnicPicnic
  • CampCamp
  • WildlifeWildlife
  • SnowmobileSnowmobile

Trail Stats

LENGTH 25 mi.
SURFACE Concrete/Asphalt
DIFFICULTY Easy
CITIES Ankeny, Sheldahl, Slater, Madrid, Woodward
COUNTIES POLK, BOONE
FEES No

More Info

ANIMALS Dogs on leash
ACCESSIBLE Handicap, Stroller
HORSES ALLOWED No
SEASON Year-round