The Mahaska Community Recreation Trail started as a dream with the first feet poured in 1999. Today, over 12 miles of planned 15 miles are in existence. When fully developed, the ten-foot wide concrete trail will loop around Oskaloosa and University Park in Mahaska County. It follows along old rail right-of-way, winds through scenic woodlands, by agricultural fields, through parks, by two golf courses, offers unique underpasses, and safely accommodates two-way recreational traffic.

Two trailheads, which feature parking, restrooms, and water, currently exist along the trail: Edmundson Park (11th Avenue West, also known as T39 or the Beacon Road) and Bobzilla's Bicycle Werks (1718 Pella Avenue). Bobzilla's (641.673.3842) also offers bikes, bike repairs, and accessories. A third trailhead was added in 2012: The Rotary Gazebo on A Avenue (Hwy. 92) West. Handicap and paved parking is available with easy access to the trail; however there is no running water or restroom facilities at this location.

An intiative of the Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation (MCRF), construction of the trail is funded through donations, hotel/motel tax, city and county contributions, and grants including Vision Iowa. Those wishing to make donations to continue development of the Community Trail can make a tax-deductible donation to Mahaska Community Recreaion Foundation, PO Box 414, Oskaloosa, IA 52577.

Questions regarding the trail can be answered by calling MCRF at 641.672.2499.

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Printable Trail Map	Prints on 8.5 x 11 paper; may take time to load due to file size	1680 Kb
Bike Routes	Other bicycling opportunities utilizing County Roads	256 Kb
Trail FAQs	Answers to commonly asked rec trail questions	829 Kb