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Where can I camp near the trail?
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Swede Point Park, 1601 Swede Point Road, Madrid, IA 50156, is nearest the trail and is located just north of Hwy 210 est of Madrid on QM Ave.
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Jester Park near Granger, Iowa, is also located on Saylorville Lake. It is managed by the Polk County Conservation Board. Call 515-323-5366 for more details or to make a reservation.
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Saylorville Lake Campgrounds are managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Make reservations through the National Recreation Reservation Service or call toll-free, 1-877-444-6777.
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There is also camping in the City of Maxwell. The “west” city park has camping spots and electricity. It is located west of Main Street off of 2nd Street along Indian Creek. There are restrooms here. You can get more details or make a reservation with the City at (515) 387-8655.
Is there an equestrian trail that is part of the High Trestle Trail?
Equestrians will not be allowed on the bridge over the Des Moines River. However, horses are allowed on the section of the trail from Slater to Woodward — on the grassed surface adjacent to the paved trail. They are also allowed on the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail from Slater to Collins and Rhodes to Melbourne — equestrians must use the grassed trail and stay off of the paved surface.
There has been discussion of developing a bridle trail on the land under the big bridge but this would be a long-term project, as the land is owned by multiple entities and so would take a lot of coordination. For more details about trail use in a certain area, contact the appropriate county conservation board. The High Trestle Trail map (PDF format).
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