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Mapleleaf Pathway

Iowa

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Mapleleaf Pathway Facts

States: Iowa

Counties: Ringgold

Length: 1.5 miles

Trail end points: W. 7th St. and Union St. and Grand River north of County Rd. J23

Trail surfaces: Grass, Gravel

Trail category: Rail-Trail

ID: 6015637

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Mapleleaf Pathway Description

The Mapleleaf Pathway is located in the small community of Diagonal, Iowa. The trail occupies an abandoned Chicago and North Western Railway corridor, which once formed part of a larger system that looked like a maple leaf when viewed on a map—hence the trail's name.

Running north from the northeastern edge of Diagonal, the Mapleleaf Pathway passes through a dense stand of lowland timber trees. The mix of oaks, cottonwood, maples and buckeye trees, along with the trail's seclusion, makes the route an excellent spot for bird watching. The trail is also a popular local destination for berry picking. After trekking away from Diagonal for 1.5 miles, the trail ends at the scenic Grand River.

Parking and Trail Access

Diagonal is located in the triangle formed by Des Moines, Omaha and Kansas City and is about a 1 hour drive from I-35 in southern Iowa. The trail doesn't currently have a dedicated parking lot, but parking can be found on some of Diagonal's local streets.

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great little trail

February 2020 zgun50

Great little trail to get some exercise. Private, wooded, and with a splash of history with an old railroad signal. Connects Diagonal to the ghost town of Knowlton.

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