High Trestle Magic – A Top Iowa Moment

Tonight’s ride: High Trestle Trail at sunset!

We set out from Woodward on a smooth, tree-lined path—quiet, green, and peaceful. Then suddenly, the forest opened up and… wow. That bridge view over the Des Moines River and prairie? Absolutely worth it.

While waiting for the lights to come on, we rode to the Madrid trailhead—where Don decided to test his skills by standing up and tilting his bike sideways while pedaling. The video didn’t do it justice, but trust me… the man has moves.

Once the lights flipped on, the bridge felt almost magical. Bugs? Not so magical. And the ride back was a little eerie—no one else out there except us, a bunch of bunnies, and some suspicious wet footprints crossing the trail. Naturally, Don went to investigate… convinced we might’ve just missed a Bigfoot. Or a very lost Yeti. 🤣😂🤣

Fun fact: The High Trestle Trail runs 25 miles through five towns and four counties. The bridge itself is a half-mile long and 13 stories high—one of the largest trail bridges in the world!

We logged 8 miles round-trip from Woodward to Madrid. Worth every pedal. 🥰Read more