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High Trestle Trail Bridge – High Trestle Trail loop from Madrid

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High Trestle Trail Bridge – High Trestle Trail loop from Madrid

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High Trestle Trail Bridge – High Trestle Trail loop from Madrid

01:28

27.2km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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After 5.12 km for 155 m

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4.45 km

High Trestle Trail Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The High Trestle Trail Bridge is one of the most well-known rail to trail art installations. It's 130 feet tall and wrapped in 43 twisting steel ribs that are lined with LED lights.

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4.54 km

High Trestle Trail Bridge

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The High Trestle Trail Bridge is a 1/2 mile long, 13-story high bridge that spans the Des Moines River Valley. It is one of the world's longest trail bridge.

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5.19 km

View of High Trestle Trail Bridge

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A converted portion of an early-1900s-era railroad bridge overlooks the modern bridge, the Des Moines River, and the surrounding farmland. There are restrooms nearby.

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11.3 km

High Trestle Trail

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The High Trestle Trail is a 25-mile trail that runs through five towns. It was built on an old rail bed and is mostly flat. It is fully paved and …

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18.7 km

High Trestle Trail

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The High Trestle Trail is a 25-mile trail that runs through five towns. It was built on an old rail bed and is mostly flat. It is fully paved and …

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27.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

292 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.0 km

146 m

< 100 m

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