Praeri Rail Trail:
Iowa
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Description:
The Praeri Rail Trail runs on and old section of railroad right-of-way between Zearing and Roland. Sections near Roland and McCallsburg have a crushed limestone surface, but the rest of the trail is mowed grass and may be difficult for road bikes, as the grass is mowed infrequently. Remnants of native prairie habitat are found along the flat, straight-as-an-arrow trail. The section about 2 miles east of Zearing is farther from the adjacent road and offers the most diversity for wildlife habitat. The spelling of the name is derived from its Norwegian heritage. For more infomation contact 515-232-2516.

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Parking & Trail Access:
Access to the trail is easiest from the Roland City Park at the northeast edge of town (North Park Street and National Street) and from McCallsburg, where on-street parking is available.

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Update on flood damage
By cbwbike in August, 2009
August 12, 2009.

We are still in the process of repairing a bridge that was washed out by the 2008 flooding. The bridge is between McCallsburg and Zeariing (680th Ave and 690th Ave). We hope to get the bridge replaced by this fall.

It is also important to note that only a couple of miles of the trail are limestone. The rest is grass, and although our staff tries to mow those segments once per month, it is occassionally very overgrown.

Thanks, Carol Williams, Special Projects Ranger, Story County Conservation Board
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