As 2024 takes its final bow, we applaud the new rail-trails that have made their debuts this year, joining more than 2,400 others already being enjoyed across America. Here, we spotlight just a few of these exciting pathways that are helping communities thrive and making a difference in people’s lives.
High Trestle Trail to Raccoon River Valley Trail Connector (Iowa)
Two of Iowa’s most notable rail-trails are now linked, thanks to the
High Trestle Trail to Raccoon River Valley Trail Connector. The new trail was essential to creating a paved, 120-mile loop in the Des Moines area and closed a key gap in the
Great American Rail-Trail®, the nation’s first cross-country, multiuse trail. The new trail spans 9 miles between the rural cities of Perry and Woodward, and residents welcome the trail for its economic potential and the opportunity to be more active outdoors.
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