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High Trestle Trail Oasis
4.7 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Running trail in Polk City, Iowa · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from High Trestle Trail Oasis' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Informal rest area that offers a bathroom and water to bikers on the High Trestle Trail.
What runners say about High Trestle Trail Oasis
Best trail ever except for surface to Jefferson. Needs some maintenance. Otherwise, definitely worth the 1000 mile trip to get there. Love those folks from Iowa. Down right hospitable.
Used air station was in good working condition. Compared to two others on trail south of Oasis and trailhead in Ankeny non-functioning air stations.
A very good place to stop and rest for a bit while biking the High Trestle Trail. Bathroom is primitive but clean.
It's a good place for a rest break with a restroom, shade to sit in and a place to service your bike if needed.
Trail conditions & character
“It's a good place for a rest break with a restroom, shade to sit in and a place to service your bike if needed.”
“Compared to two others on trail south of Oasis and trailhead in Ankeny non-functioning air stations.”
Plan your run at High Trestle Trail Oasis
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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