Cycling in and around central Iowa just got a little easier.
The Karras-Kaul Connector is now open, connecting Easter Lake Spine Trail to the Carlisle Nature Trail.
Des Moines Parks and Recreation says it bridges a critical gap in the trail network. Riders now have seamless access to the Summerset Trail in Indianola to Neal Smith Trail to Saylorville Lake, and more.
The trail is named in honor of the late RAGBRAI founders John Karras and Donald Kaul.