YES! I would like to support the Sheldon

Recreational Trail, and help develop additional miles.

Enclosed is my donation $________

I would also like to contribute my:

______Energy ______Ideas

Please make all checks payable to the Sheldon Trail Committee.

Payments can be sent to: Sheldon Rec Trail P.O. Box 85, Sheldon, Iowa 51201; or dropped off at the City Offices Located at 416 9th Street

City Office Fax Number: (712) 324-4601 City Phone Number: (712) 324-4651 www.sheldoniowa.com www.facebook.com/SheldonRecTrails

_________________________________________ Name

_________________________________________ Address

_________________________________________ Phone

The trail benefits the entire community by promoting activity and fitness in a beautiful outdoor setting. Your willingness to give will allow the trail to continue to expand. A donation to the Sheldon Recreation Trail is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to Sheldon. Please be generous.

Sheldon Recreational Trail is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.

For your enjoyment please remember:• For your safety obey trail signs — observe

crossing areas — stay on the trail.

• Ride on the right-hand side of the trail. When passing, state, “passing on the left”.

• Wear helmets and appropriate riding gear.

• Take only photographs. Leave only footprints.

• All plants and trees are resources to be protected.

• No alcoholic beverages on the trail or at the rest areas.

• Dog owners are required to clean up after their dogs.

• With the exception of motorized wheelchairs and the city licensed golf carts no motorized vehicles allowed.

• No horses allowed on the trail.

• Opportunities exist for senior citizens and individuals with physical disabilities to enjoy the trail. A six passenger golf cart is owned by the trail and is located at Fieldcrest Assisted Living. To schedule a time for this opportunity, call 712-324-2338.

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1 to 2 = .82 Miles3 to 4 = 2.62 Miles5 to 6 = 1.08 Miles3 to 5 = .76 Miles7 to 8 = .95 MilesProposed = 1 MilesProposed = 3.5 MilesTotal Miles = 10.73 Miles

Restrooms Bench

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About the TrailThe ever-evolving Sheldon Recreational Trail now circles about two-thirds of the community. Interesting features along the 6.23-mile paved pathway include the Sheldon School District and Village Northwest Unlimited campuses; Hills Park recreation area, where a trail head archway is located; a corridor of trees and a wooded area; a rest area near the Floyd River; a native prairie reconstruction area near Northwest Iowa Community College and a stretch running along the river.

Trail Amenities• Proposed 10.73 miles of

hard surface for walkers, runners, bikers, skaters, and skiers

• Trail access parking at Hills Park

• Picnic and rest areas

• Accessible restrooms

• Fields of wildflowers, mature trees, and prairie grass

• NCC Prairie Restoration Project - Mature prairie plants, nesting geese, deer, and birds

• Adjacent playground areas

• Winter walking, snow shoes, and cross country skiing encouraged. The trail will not be cleared of snow

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