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Posted on: July 16, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Celebrate the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail with Us!

Join us Saturday, Aug. 9 as we celebrate 21 miles of continuous pavement now connecting all five communities across southern Story County! The Heart of Iowa Nature Trail now connects Slater, Huxley, Cambridge, Maxwell and Collins – a long-awaited milestone that officially opened this spring.

This family-friendly ride is free, although registration is encouraged. Scan QR code or visit www.bit.ly/ridetheheart25 to register via Eventbrite. Cyclists are welcome to join for as much or as little of the ride as they wish - regardless of cycling experience! 

Cyclists are encouraged to explore each community along the trail as they pass through. Watch the "event" page for this event on Facebook for evolving details.

T-shirts can be purchased online via Eventbrite as an add-on to registration (free to register) until Friday, July 18 for guaranteed sizing, and again in-person the day of the event. 


Event Schedule

  • Check in & rolling start at Main Street in Slater 8-9 a.m.
  • Ride to Huxley (4 mi)
  • Ride to Cambridge (4 mi)
  • Ride to Maxwell (7 mi)
  • Ride to Collins (5.5 mi)
  • Ribbon cutting in Collins at 12:30 p.m.

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