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Ankeny Welcome Sign – Ankeny loop from Staff Parking

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Ankeny Welcome Sign – Ankeny loop from Staff Parking

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3.3

(7)

38

riders

Ankeny Welcome Sign – Ankeny loop from Staff Parking

01:41

33.3km

140m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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6.06 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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2

29.4 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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3

29.5 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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4

29.6 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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33.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

6.29 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

4.55 km

< 100 m

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