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Learn more about the Maasdam Barns on their website. Trail access is provided only at the south end of Mint Blvd, on either side of Highway 1, at Kale Blvd (just south of Libertyville Drive), from the Cedar View Trail west of 32nd Street, or at the connection to the Whitham Woods segment just west of Whitham Woods. This 6.5 mile-long section of the Loop Trail was built by Iowa DOT in conjunction with the bypass. Health & Wellness for the community was the theme. The inauguration took place on Sat, Aug 22, 2009. Therefore it takes time for the stones to settle down, so take care. Some of the ground under the trail had never been disturbed before, so is soft, and perhaps wet. The irregularly shaped stones interlock with each other, providing a surface for the final layer of fine stones (lime chips in this case). First the ground is dug out to a six-inch depth, then base rock is placed on the ground. Before that, however, you must have a stable base. The trail was surfaced with fine limestone chips, as on other parts of the Loop Trail. This is also part of the Jefferson County Health Center's Walking Trail. Below: The Loop Trail next to the Maasdam Barns. Nelson Park is about 0.5 mile away - take Hwy 1 north Details at the O. See details at the Jefferson County Park webpage. Jefferson County Park can be entered by using the trail that connects to the Cedar View Trail. You may park in the Health Center parking lots. It uses the Loop Trail to make a complete loop around the Health Center, for use by walkers, runners, and bike riders. Parking is available at the Maasdam Barns, at Kale Blvd, at the Cedar View Trail, and at Whitham Woods.Ĭonnecting Trail: On October 5, 2013, a new 0.9-mile trail was dedicated by the Jefferson County Health Center. Restrooms: At the Maasdam Barns Museum, and at the Cedar View Trail intersection. West Entry= Connects with the Whitham Woods segment trail, near Whitham Woods. Kale Blvd= Kale Blvd is south of Libertyville Rd.Ĭedar View Trail= The Cedar View Trail connects to 32nd Street and Jefferson County Park. Hwy 1= Intersects with State Hwy 1 (South Main St) near the Jefferson County Health Center and Maasdam Barns. These are the only entry points to this segment -Įast Entry= South Mint Blvd (south of Lamson Woods). Photo by Judy Bales.įacts about the Iowa DOT-South segment of the Loop Trail: Below: One of Judy Bales "Nuts and Bolts" art-enhanced bridges on the South segment (see her website here. Click here to see more photos of the DOT-South segment. It intersects with the Cedar View Trail, which leads to Jefferson County Park and Libertyville. It is hilly, with curves and woods, and passes by wetlands. This 5.7-mile segment, Iowa DOT-South segment, built by the Iowa DOT, parallels the new US Hwy 34 bypass from Mint Blvd in the east to Whitham Woods in the west. The Maasdam Barns are next to the Jefferson County Health Center, at the interchange of Hwy 1 & US 34. The Fairfield Loop Trail officially begins (and ends) next to the Maasdam Barns at Mile Marker Zero (Mile Markers occur every 1/4 mile along the Loop Trail). The Fairfield Loop Trail begins and ends at the Maasdam Barns.