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WHEN

Sat Aug 17 2024 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

WHERE

Trailhead in Perry, near the iconic Big Bike
Perry, IA

WHO

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation & Dallas County Conservation

Description

Trail Ride

Distance - 22

After a decade of anticipation, these two iconic and nationally recognized trails will be connected. What better way to celebrate than with a scenic bike ride.
Join us in celebrating this milestone with a day of fun and community spirit on the trails!

The long awaited link between the High Trestle Trail and Raccoon River Valley Trail is finally complete! The extension (in blue on the map) connects multiple regional trails and creates two loops — one 86 miles with a spur to Jefferson, and the other a massive 118 miles — putting Iowa towns on the map for outdoor recreation.

We’re feeling especially celebratory as this realizes a dream that’s been alive at INHF since the late 1980s, connecting rail-trails we are proud to have helped create. 

INHF's latest role in bringing the High Trestle Trail and Raccoon River Valley Trail together included our acquisition and transfer of the last connecting piece to Dallas County Conservation Board in 2022. 

We're excited to cheer them on at their ribbon cutting in Bouton on August 17, 1 p.m.

?? More about the connector project's history and value: https://www.inhf.org/blog/blog/the-last-link
?? More about our role in the High Trestle Trail: https://www.inhf.org/what-we-do/protection/high-trestle-trail
?? More about our role in the Raccoon River Valley Trail: https://www.inhf.org/.../history-lesson-raccoon-river.../


Ride Details:
  • This is a leisurely ride, not a race. Feel free to ride at your own pace.

  • Food and beverages are available at various businesses along the trail in Perry, Bouton, and Woodward.

  • Helmets are strongly recommended for everyone's safety.

 

Route

Perry to Bouton to Woodward then return to Bouton for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:00 PM

Venue

Trailhead in Perry, near the iconic Big Bike

110 E 1st St
Perry, IA 50039
  MAP

Registration

Free!

But please register to help us plan and gauge attendance.

Contact

rrvtachair@gmail.com

luke@iowabike.org

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