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Ankeny Welcome Sign – Ankeny loop from Prairie Lakes

Road cycling routes

Ankeny Welcome Sign – Ankeny loop from Prairie Lakes

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4.7

(9552)

9,553

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Ankeny Welcome Sign – Ankeny loop from Prairie Lakes

01:53

36.1km

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: June 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.46 km

Prairie Lakes

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

This paved path connects Northwest 18th Street with the High Trestle Trail, and along the way, you'll cross a quiet residential area with two small lakes where, by the way, swimming is not allowed.

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2

4.18 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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3

9.17 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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4

32.8 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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5

32.8 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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36.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.0 km

2.08 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.8 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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