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United States
Iowa
Polk County
Ankeny

Ankeny Welcome Sign – Ankeny loop from Ankeny

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Iowa
Polk County
Ankeny

Ankeny Welcome Sign – Ankeny loop from Ankeny

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4.7

(9779)

9,780

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Ankeny Welcome Sign – Ankeny loop from Ankeny

01:37

27.8km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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7.16 km

Ankeny Welcome Sign

Highlight • Monument

Ankeny sits near the beginning (or end depending on direction) of the High Trestle Trail. It's a great stop for lunch or bike supplies.

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7.20 km

Ankeny Iowa

Highlight • Settlement

Ankeny sits near the beginning (or end depending on direction) of the High Trestle Trail. It's a great stop for lunch or bike supplies.

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13.3 km

Lake Future

Highlight • Lake

This is a beautiful little lake with a good quality paved trail around it. It may only be 1.2 miles in length but it is a gorgeous spot and it …

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14.8 km

Oralabor Gateway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Oralabor Gateway Trail is a lovely 5.2 mile concrete-surfaced spur that branches off the Neal Smith Trail. It leaves it just south of Saylorville Lake and runs adjacent to …

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22.4 km

Prairie Lakes

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

This paved path connects Northwest 18th Street with the High Trestle Trail, and along the way, you'll cross a quiet residential area with two small lakes where, by the way, swimming is not allowed.

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25.8 km

Ankeny

Highlight • Settlement

Ankeny sits near the beginning (or end depending on direction) of the High Trestle Trail. It's a great stop for lunch or bike supplies.

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27.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

620 m

337 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

300 m

219 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 17 May

27°C

17°C

25 %

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