AMANA, Iowa- Enjoy the great outdoors in the Amana Colonies on July 15th and 16th with Bike and Hike Weekend. This weekend event highlights exercise, the outdoors, and the historic Amana Colonies. Bring your bicycle or walking shoes, as there are events and special routes set up for all skill and age levels.
Saturday, July 15th Millstream Brewery will be sponsoring the centerpiece of the weekend, “Tour de Brew”. This 38 mile poker bike ride is ideal for riders training for RAGBRAI. The trail begins and ends at Millstream Brewery while taking participants to neighboring towns north of the Amana Colonies and includes several beverage breaks.
Sunday, July 16th features “Tour de Root Beer”, a great family event. This 3 mile paved bike route travels around the scenic Lily Lake and returns to the Millstream Brewery. Root Beer floats are available for bikers and hikers after returning from their trails, from 1-3pm.
Amana Colonies Gravel Bike Routes are also featured Bike and Hike Weekend. These challenging routes are located on the Iowa Country gravel roads that stretch north, connecting the villages of Middle Amana, High Amana, and West Amana.
Amana Colonies hiking/walking trails travel through both the villages and into the country side. Five trails have been designated throughout the villages that feature samples of food, historical sites, art, and antique galleries. There are two trails outside of the villages that travel through the timberland or along the Mill Race around the Lily Lake.
For a complete list of the biking and hiking trails featured during the Amana Colonies Bike and Hike Weekend, visit the Amana Colonies Visitors Center or many of the businesses in the Amana Colonies.
For a complete list of upcoming activities and events, visit amanacolonies.com or call 319.622.7622.
