- Prairie Farmer Recreation Trail (Winneshiek County Trail), Calmar, IA, USA
The Prairie Farmer Recreation Trail stretches from Calmar to Cresco, following the abandoned Milwaukee Railroad line. Walk, jog, or bike along the trail and take in the views of native prairies and woodland wildlife!
Download a map of the Paved Trails of Winneshiek County (Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail, Trout Run Trail, Freeport Trail)
Location: Runs from Calmar to Cresco, through Ridgeway
Park Amenities
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Running
- Bike Racks
- Biking
Trail
Surface: Asphalt
Hours: Year-round
Cities: Calmar, Ridgeway, and Cresco
Uses: Biking, hiking, jogging, nature viewing, and cross-country skiing
Access Points & Parking Areas
Calmar: Parking and access at intersection of Highway 52 and railroad crossing, just north of Highway 150/52/24 intersection
County Highway B16: Parking and access at County Highway B16 and Highway 52 intersection (Spillville turnoff), 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
