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Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail
Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail
IA-9
Cresco,
IA
52136
Quick Facts
Length: 20 miles
Surface: Asphalt
Hours: Year-round
Cities: Calmar, Ridgeway, and Cresco
Uses: Biking, hiking, jogging, nature viewing, and cross-country skiing
Access Points
Calmar: Parking and access at intersection of Highway 52 and railroad crossing, just north of Highway 150/52/24 intersection
County Road B16: Parking and access at County Road B16, north of Calmar
Ridgeway: Parking at Ridgeway Trailside Park on east edge of town; Snowmobile access begins in Ridgeway and extends to near Cresco
Howard-Winneshiek County Line: Parking and access on County Road 345th Avenue, approximately 2 miles from Cresco trail terminus
Cresco: North side of Highway 9
Users may also access the Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail at any road crossing, though parking may not be available
Downloadable Trail Map
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