Two Gravel Bike Riding Routes Designed By Locals
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You won't believe it until you experience it, but Iowa is not flat! The miles of great roads surrounding Grinnell can challenge the most physically fit. Grinnell is a gravel riding destination that attracts many cyclists. Our community also has a paved bike trail that weaves through town and connects bicyclists to Rock Creek State Park just a few miles west of Grinnell. Whether you are a novice or an experienced gravel rider, there is a route for you. Just choose how much distance you want to cover and enjoy the ride.
Malcom Jerky Run (26 Miles)
This is a great out and back ride with a beef jerky stop in Malcom at Dayton Meat Market.
- Ride south on East St. in Grinnell to Garfield Avenue.
- Take Garfield (which turns into 390th Avenue) to 100th Street.
- Take 100th Street south to Diagonal Road.
- Take Diagonal Road into Malcom. Dayton's Meat Market is on Highway 63 in Malcom.
- Reverse the route to get back home.
Easy Section & A Half (7 Miles)
This is a great little warm up ride, beginning in downtown Grinnell.
- Start downtown and proceed north on Broad Street to 11th Avenue.
- Turn left to head West on 11th Ave. (Highway F27) for two miles to 156th Street, which is where you get on the gravel.
- Take a right turn at 156th Street to go north to 360th Avenue.
- Turn East and ride to 20th Street.
- Turn right again on 20th Street, heading south.
- You will cross F-27 to 380th Street. Turn east and back into town on what turns into Highway 6.