Iowa

Iowa’s Cedar Valley Nature Trail | Photo by Liz Zabel, courtesy GO Cedar Rapids

Learn about trails in Iowa including top trails, trail statistics, funding, projects and how you can get involved.

Top 10 Trails in Iowa video (2021)

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State Stats

101

total rail-trails

1,009

miles of rail-trails

28

current projects

221

miles of potential rail-trail

17.8 M

Available Funds in the State

US Funds

FY23 Total Reserved for Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program (source: FHWA)​

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News & Stories from IA

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North Loop of the Raccoon River Valley Trail | Photo by Laura Stark
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New Trail Connection Between Raccoon River Valley Trail to High Trestle
August 19, 2024
 Bronzeville Trail Task Force, Major Taylor Bike Club & The Misfits Cycling Club riding Chicago's Major Taylor Trail | Photo by Douglas Monieson
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The Joy of Celebrating Trails Day 2024
May 14, 2024
 Warrior Expeditions bike ride to commemorate 5th anniversary of Great American Rail-Trail | Photo by Mariah Miranda Photography
Press Release
Five Years Of Progress On Great American Rail-Trail Elevates National Impact Of Active Transportation Infrastructure
May 08, 2024
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Great American Rail-Trail

The Great American Rail-Trail® is the nation’s first cross-country multiuse trail, stretching more than 3,700 miles between Washington, D.C., and Washington State.

Iowa’s High Trestle Trail | Photo by TrailLink user jguttormsson

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