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Neal Smith Trail Access

Neal Smith Trail Access provides parking and entry points to the 24. 5-mile paved Neal Smith Trail, a multi-use recreational path that winds through scenic Des Moines River valley and along Saylorville Lake.

Multiple access points are available including Cherry Glen Campground, Saylorville Lake Visitor Center, and Big Creek Marina, each offering parking, restrooms, and water access for trail users.

The trail accommodates biking, walking, inline skating, and wheelchair access, with several sections suitable for paddlers and anglers accessing the lake and river.


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