10 Biking Trails in Iowa That You Shouldn't Miss

February 6, 2022 Milan Banda

History and monuments dot this landscape almost as often as the golden farmlands. Learn about America’s 31st president at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch. In northeast Iowa is the Effigy Mounds National Monument, a group of prehistoric American Indian burial and ceremonial mounds. This part of Iowa is also home to the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage. The 37-county region tells the story of American agriculture, agribusiness and farm life and is affiliated with the National Park Service. In addition, there are five national wildlife refuges here. If you love history, imagine seeing the Amana Colonies, consisting of seven historic villages in 1855 by German immigrants as a religious communal society. Here you can also buy antiques, hand-woven baskets, furniture and clocks and locally made wine and beer. In Ames, take the family to see the Christian Petersen Art Museum, a newer structure that exhibits works of art by Christian Petersen and contemporary artists. You won’t want to miss the state capital of Des Moines, home to Blank Park Zoo with its naturalistic exhibits and more than 800 animals from five continents. You also should enjoy the Brenton Skating Plaza, an outdoor family entertainment venue.


Restaurants in Iowa

1. Raccoon River Valley Trail

Jefferson, Iowa, Redfield, IA 50129
Excellent
92%
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8%
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Raccoon River Valley Trail

2. Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail

Calmar, IA
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail

A 20-mile bike trail extending from Calmar to Cresco, constructed on the abandoned Milwaukee Railroad Line.

3. All Ability Cycles

101 N Chestnut St Southeast corner of the town square, Jefferson, IA 50129-2101 +1 515-386-8900 http://www.bikeiowa.com/Feature/1417/all-ability-cycles-part-of-the-community
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

All Ability Cycles

4. High Trestle Trail

2335 Qf Ln West on Hwy 210, S on QF Lane; parking lot is 3/4 mi from trestle bridge, Madrid, IA 50156-7468 http://www.inhf.org/high-trestle-trail-intro.cfm
Excellent
81%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
0%
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0%
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1%
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5.0 based on 214 reviews

High Trestle Trail

Reviewed By JMJR2K - Independence, United States

The High Trestle Trail is just an amazing biking and walking trail just outside of Des Moines. It’s a flat, all paved concrete and asphalt, and about 26+ miles overall. My recording will show more time and mileage because I made several stops along the way and rode the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail for a bit as well. This is my 3rd ride on this trail and I never get tired of it. There are rest stops along the way with water and restrooms, tire pumps and bike repair stations, and several small towns with restaurants and breweries like Slater and Madrid. Of course the Trestle bridge is the highlight and be sure to ride it during the day, and enjoy the blue LED lights at night. It was a great day for riding and depending upon which way the wind is blowing you’re sure to have a headwind or tailwind in the open stretches but just take your time and enjoy the ride!

5. Sunderbruch Park Trail

4675 Telegraph Road, Davenport, IA 52804
Excellent
82%
Good
18%
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Sunderbruch Park Trail

6. Heritage Trail

Rupp Hollow Road, Dubuque, IA 52001 +1 563-556-6745 http://www.mycountyparks.com/dubuque
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Heritage Trail

Reviewed By scotttW3620KM

Looking for a quite place to walk, jog, run or bike this is the trail. Miles and miles of trail with little or no traffic and the views are wonderful. Also a safe place to walk by yourself.

7. Wapsi-great Western Line (wgwl) Trail Trailhead

110 East Main Street, Riceville, IA 50466 +1 641-220-2685 [email protected] http://wgwltrail.com/
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Wapsi-great Western Line (wgwl) Trail Trailhead

8. Wabash Trace Nature Trail

Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Wabash Trace Nature Trail

9. Clive Greenbelt Trail

Des Moines, IA http://www.cityofclive.com/government/parks-and-recreation/parks-trails
Excellent
75%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Clive Greenbelt Trail

10. Saylorville Trail

Des Moines, IA http://www.bikeiowa.com/Trail/neal-smith-trail
Excellent
69%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Saylorville Trail

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