Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/19/2025
The Rail Trail Loop begins at a gravel parking area within the Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/19/2025
There are several distinct sections that make up this hike, beginning on a forested path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/19/2025
Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/19/2025
A grassy section of trail circles Killdeer Marsh.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/19/2025
Dunlin Marsh along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/19/2025
A lower section of trail walks along Bashaw Creek.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/19/2025
Some sections of the hike tend to be overgrown.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/19/2025
The highlight of the hike is over the wetlands boardwalk.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/19/2025
Views from the Rail Trail Loop hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/19/2025
A viewing blind along the boardwalk.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/19/2025
Rail Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/19/2025
Rail Trail Loop inside Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge.