Trestle bridge madrid iowa. Madrid iowa kcrg their isnt too many views in iowa as gorgeous as riding across the high trestle trail bridge just outside of madrid. Half a mile long and 13 stories high the bridge over the des moines river valley lights up the wide night vista. After securing funding for the paved trail in 2003 construction begain in 2005 and the trail was completed in 2008.
This half mile long 13 story high bicycle pedestrian bridge no horses on bridge will afford trail users spectacular views up and down the des moines river valley. South access is at hawkeye park west first st in ankeny. The high trestle trail features a one half mile 13 story high trail bridge that spans across the des moines river between madrid and woodward.
Discover high trestle trail bridge in madrid iowa. It is only a short ride or a good walk about 2 miles from the johnson family trailhead at dalander park in madrid to the high trestle trail bridge over the des moines river valley. All reviews des moines led lights great ride bike ride central iowa railroad bridge lit up at night nice walk bucket list blue light woodward slater river dusk bicyclists bikes arches route asphalt.
The trail follows along the old union pacific railroad freight line route. There are six overlooks on the bridge with interpretive signage that explain the history of the bridge trail and the surrounding area. You are 13 stories high overlooking the des moines.
On april 2 2015 the bbc designated the high trestle trail bridge as one of the eight amazing footbridges in the world. High trestle trail ankeny. Address high trestle trail reviews.
Construction began in the early 2000s with 20 miles of trail open by 2008. When you reach the bridge take some time to enjoy panoramic views of the des moines river valley. North access is near the intersection of n.
This bridge is part of the 25 mile high trestle trail in madrid iowa which opened in 2011. Flickr r levans the last part of the trail to open was the new high trestle trail bridge in 2011. The view over the bridge is alright but the view of the.
The high trestle trail bridge is just 26 miles west of madrid and the trail goes under and through some unique old bridges and tunnels along the way.