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Ankeny – Ankeny Welcome Sign loop from Slater

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Ankeny – Ankeny Welcome Sign loop from Slater

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Ankeny – Ankeny Welcome Sign loop from Slater

02:33

43.6km

110m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.14 km

Night Hawk Bar & Grill

Highlight • Restaurant

19.9 km

Prairie Lakes

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

This paved path connects Northwest 18th Street with the High Trestle Trail, and along the way, you'll cross a quiet residential area with two small lakes where, by the way, swimming is not allowed.

Tip by

22.3 km

Ankeny Iowa

Highlight • Settlement

Ankeny sits near the beginning (or end depending on direction) of the High Trestle Trail. It's a great stop for lunch or bike supplies.

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22.4 km

Ankeny

Highlight • Settlement

Ankeny sits near the beginning (or end depending on direction) of the High Trestle Trail. It's a great stop for lunch or bike supplies.

Tip by

22.4 km

Ankeny Welcome Sign

Highlight • Monument

Ankeny sits near the beginning (or end depending on direction) of the High Trestle Trail. It's a great stop for lunch or bike supplies.

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33.5 km

Polk City Junction Oasis Gazebo

Highlight • Rest Area

This gazebo is a nice spot for a mid-ride break. The Oasis sits along the High Trestle trail and has a picnic table, water fountains, and restrooms.

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43.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.4 km

600 m

254 m

253 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.8 km

544 m

304 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

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Ankeny – Ankeny Welcome Sign loop from Slater

Night Hawk Bar & Grill

Prairie Lakes

Ankeny Iowa

Ankeny

Ankeny Welcome Sign

Polk City Junction Oasis Gazebo

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