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OSM map layer · LineString
41.84, -93.82 · rel 17322904
41.84, -93.82 · rel 17322904
High Trestle Trail
61,8 km from Ankeny to Perry through urban area.
Ankeny
→
Perry
linear
61,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
Church or chapel
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× church
2× monument
Sheldahl Norwegian Lutheran Church
church ·
82 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Eric Jacobs Memorial
monument ·
237 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ankeny Veteran's Memorial
monument ·
309 m off route
0,0 km
0%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
High Trestle Trail is 61.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, High Trestle Trail takes approximately 15h 22min to complete.
No, High Trestle Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Ankeny to Perry. Plan ahead for return transport.
High Trestle Trail starts at Ankeny.
High Trestle Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.