Standing in the center of the High Trestle Trail Bridge in Madrid, the view all around is a lush green. The Des Moines River Valley seems to stretch for miles. Trees begin at the banks of the ...

Explore the High Trestle Trail Bridge in Madrid, Iowa, named one of USA TODAYs Most Treasured Views in America for 2025.

For many visitors, the trail's main highlight is the High Trestle Trail Bridge, which is located between the cities of Woodward and Madrid. The 1/2-mile, 13-story bridge crosses the Des Moines ...

The new segment is part of the High Trestle Trail, which originates in Ankeny and crosses the Des Moines River on a nationally known, 130-foot-tall former railroad bridge that features sculptured ...