High Trestle Bridge Trail – Madrid, IA: A 4K Nature Walking Tour

Imagine riding your bike or walking across the Des Moines River Valley on one of the longest and highest pedestrian bridges in the world. This trail near Madrid, IA offers nearly 10 miles of concrete trail for recreational use by pedestrians, bicyclists, nature enthusiasts, cross-country skiers, and equestrian riders as well. Most visitors will want to experience the trail’s main attraction, the High Trestle Trail Bridge. The bridge includes six overlooks with interpretive panels to highlight the area's cultural and natural history. The 41 steel "frames" over the bridge represent support cribs within a historic coal mine. After dark, the bridge comes alive as blue lights illuminate a section of the steel cribbings, which mark the location of the main river channel below. If you have enjoyed this wandering walk and would like to be a part of the journey, I have Patreon!!! A donation of $3 or more guarantees you a postcard a month, however, there are other programs that include guidebooks, visits, and more!!! Come be a part of the adventure!! Patreon:   / wanderingwalksofwonder1   Purchase my latest walking guidebooks and journals: https://amzn.to/3mqDZJJ Interactive Map of all my walking videos: https://bit.ly/2HQSpDS Instagram:   / wanderingwalksofwonder   Facebook:   / wanderingwonderwalking   Pinterest: https://pin.it/5mNUwqD