The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation’s Let’s Connect project has finished, connecting the High Trestle and Raccoon River Valley Trails, creating a 120-mile loop of continuous paved bike trails.
The project to connect the two trails has been in the works since the 1980s. Now that it’s completed many cyclists are expected to visit to ride the trail.
Luke Hoffman, the Executive Director of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, said that the trail system in Iowa contributes millions of dollars to the economy.