Where, in Jasper County, can I cross country ski?
A. The Jasper County Conservation Board manages almost 25 miles of recreational trails. The Chichaqua Valley Recreation Trail is an abandoned railroad right-of-way that has been converted to a recreation al trail beginning in Baxter and ending in Bondurant, in Polk County. The black-topped trail is perfect for walking, jogging, bicycling, rollerblading, and cross country skiing in the winter. Rest stops and picnic shelters are found in Baxter, Ira, Mingo, and Bondurant. These areas, as well as Valeria, offer parking for trail access. The Rock Creek Recreation Bike Trail is a black-topped bike trail that begins at Rock Creek State Park and ends in Grinnell, in Poweshiek County. The 4 mile trail consists of challenging terrain nestled in the scenic beauty of the Rock Creek Lake watershed. In the spring, summer and fall it is used primarily for biking, jogging and walking; and cross country skiing in the winter. Many other natural trails are available for cross country skiing in Jasper Co
