High Trestle Trail (Boone Co.)

High Trestle Trail (Boone Co.)

Madrid, Iowa 50156

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About this Location

Hiking/biking trail located between Madrid and Woodward. Old high railroad trestle converted into one of the nation's most spectacular pedestrian bridges, near 180 ft. above the Des Moines River Valley
Must walk or bike to and from the high trestle from Madrid, 2 miles to the east, or from Woodward, 2.5 miles to the west. Also accessible from parking lot on country graveled road one mile east of the trestle.
Des Moines River valley, with heavily wooded slopes on either side of bridge and valley. Trestle bridge particularly good lookout for waterbirds on river below, and in the fall for migrating raptors and many other birds.

Features

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Roadside viewing

  • Restrooms on site

  • Entrance fee

Content from Iowa Ornithologists' Union

Last updated May 29, 2023