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
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