Near High Trestle Trail
The bridge access hike is kinda steep in one location, but overall a pretty nice connection to check out the bridge over the Des Moines River.
Near High Trestle Trail
The art welded on the bridge simulates the look of a mine shaft, used to represent the local mining operations from long ago.
Near High Trestle Trail
The river was way above flood stages for weeks, I've seen many other pics of normal river levels and there's no water on any of this land in those pics!
Near High Trestle Trail
There are outcroppings along the bridge to get this view. It's not for people who have an issue with heights. :) It's about 13 stories high (40 meters)

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High Trestle Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
A fantastic rail-to-trail hike in scenic Iowa
24.8
mi
Distance
403
ft
Gain
easy
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Flatter
Steeper
24.78mi
Distance
403ft
Elevation Gain
333ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,063ft
High Point
844ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is an amazing rail-to-trail through scenic Iowa with long, challenging climbs! We only were able to explore the High Trestle Bridge area on foot during this trip, but highly recommend the trail as it has a very nice surface and scenic views.

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