Raccoon River Valley Trail

Dallas County, IA

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Discover Raccoon River Valley Trail in Perry

TheRaccoon River Valley Trail is a paved, multi-use recreation trail that uses the former railroad right of way to connect 14 communities in three counties. 

Popular with cyclists, joggers, walkers, skiers, roller-bladers and snowmobilers, the RRVT is quickly becoming a hot spot to hold events, ranging from the BaCoon Ride to the Market to Market Relay.



Trail map

Trailheads:

North Leg:
  • Jefferson: Restored railroad depot at Co. Rd. E53 (old Hwy 30) - restrooms, water, vending, shelter house, historic interpretive displays.
  • Cooper: Center of town, in scale house of former elevator, just off Co. Rd. E57 - water, restrooms, shelter house.
  • Herndon: Center of town, park on street - Portable toilet. 
Loop - South/West Route
  • Yale: SE edge of town on Co. Rd. F25 - restrooms, water,shelter house.
  • Panora: SE 6th St. just off Hwy. 44 - water, portable toilet, shelter house.
  • Linden: Jct. of Co. Rd. P30 & city park-- water, portable toilet, shelter house.
  • Redfield: Redfield Depot parking lot, north of Hwy. 6 - restrooms, water, shelter house, seasonal concessions.
  • Adel: 18th St. parking lot just north of Old Hwy. 6 - water, portable toilet, shelter house.  
  • Ortonville: Jct. of Hwy.6 and Co. Rd. R16 - trail passes.
  • Waukee: Corner of Hwy. 6  R22 - water, restrooms, picnic table 

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