Rail-trail
High Trestle Trail
Near Madrid, Iowa
TypeRail-trail
Who it’s forFamily-friendly
Best seasonSpring–fall
a half-mile artful bridge high over the Des Moines River valley.
Conditions, traffic, and trail surfaces change — check local closures and rules before you ride, and share the road and the trail.
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