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Lake Future – Ankeny Iowa loop from Ankeny

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Lake Future – Ankeny Iowa loop from Ankeny

Moderate

3.0

(15)

44

riders

Lake Future – Ankeny Iowa loop from Ankeny

03:03

59.3km

230m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.90 km

Lake Future

Highlight • Lake

This is a beautiful little lake with a good quality paved trail around it. It may only be 1.2 miles in length but it is a gorgeous spot and it …

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2

8.17 km

Carney Marsh

Highlight • Natural

Carney Marsh is a small wetland area with gravel and dirt paths looping through prairie grasses and around the marsh. It’s a good spot to take a break, spot some …

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3

18.1 km

Four Mile Creek Greenbelt

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If you follow this stretch of the West Gay Lea Wilson Trail, you'll cross the Fourmile Creek Greenbelt, a 102-acre wildlife area located alongside the creek that inspires its name. The paved path is in great condition.

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31.6 km

Chichaqua Valley Trail

Nature Reserve

5

57.3 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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6

57.4 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.

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59.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.5 km

5.31 km

955 m

507 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.6 km

3.63 km

106 m

< 100 m

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