Prairie States Trip -- Day 5
Today I'm just outside Des Moines to ride the High Trestle Trail. My route begins at a parking lot in Ankeny, IA. The paved path is busy with joggers, walkers, and strollers as is any suburban bike path on a nice summer day. After a few miles the crowd thins out and the buildings give way to Iowa farm fields. |
| Straight, paved and flat |
 |
| UFO sighting in Sheldahl, IA! |
 |
| At night the High Trestle Bridge's "frames" light up, illuminating the bridge in a ghostly blue. |
 |
| Kayaker paddling the Des Moines River |
 |
| Trail crew |
 |
| #HighTrestleTrailBridge |
 |
| Route |
After the ride, I take a power nap under a bush next to the parking lot in preparation for the 5-hour drive back home. While I was disappointed by the Upper Buffalo mountain biking, the rest of trip was above expectations and the High Trestle Bridge was an excellent finish to a sweet biking trip.
| State: | Iowa |
| Date: | 2016-08-31 |
| Route: | High Trestle Trail, Ankeny to Woodward |
| Distance: | 60 miles |
No comments:
Post a Comment