This is a 4 day 3 night trip with different trails each day.
Day 1 Friday - Arrive at motel check-in then drive to Woodward,to bike EB on the High Trestle Bridge to Madrid or a little farther. At twilight we'll ride WB over the famous lighted High Trestle Bridge Woodward and parked cars.
Day 2 Saturday - Bike the Racoon River Valley Trail Loop. This requires a $2 trail pass as must as they do check riders. The loop is a little longer then we might like, therefore completion is at the discretion of riders.
Day 3 Sunday - We'll be biking to and around Des Moines and especially the Water Works Park and time permitting the Des Moines botanical garden.
Day 4 - Monday Check-out and return to Chicago.
BTW, there is a minor trail usage charge for the RRVT of $2/day. Or one could enroll for a year. https://www.dallascountyiowa.gov/services/conservation-and-recreation/conservation/trails-land-and-water
Keep in mind the plans are quite loose so we can stop, view, smell the roses and not become too weary to enjoy the experience. The Motel is central to our routes permitting biking and/or driving to various trailheads.
Comfort Inn & Suites West Des Moines 1625 Jordan Creek Parkway West Des Moines 50266 IA US +15154403679
TO BE CLEAR: I will be practicing safe distancing where needed, and face covering inside buildings. I will not enter those establishments not practicing face covering and distancing. OUTSIDE I'll be unmasked where appropriate.