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Ankeny Welcome Sign – Ankeny loop from Chichaqua Valley Trail

Ankeny Welcome Sign – Ankeny loop from Chichaqua Valley Trail

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(8831)

18,437

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Ankeny Welcome Sign – Ankeny loop from Chichaqua Valley Trail

02:52

54.6km

200m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.0 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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29.3 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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29.3 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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29.4 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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34.4 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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54.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.8 km

1.87 km

857 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.5 km

1.83 km

199 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 12 July

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