The Chichaqua Valley Trail is 21 miles long, and runs from Baxter(the northern trailhead) down to the southern trailhead which is about 1 mile east of Bondurant.  The paved trail cuts through meadows, rolling farm land and beautiful woodlands.  Much of the trail is shaded, especially on the western end.  The parking lot in Baxter has a completely restored caboose that houses railway memorabilia. Baxter, Ira, and Mingo all have parks with tables and benches. The towns are small, so the trail is the main attraction.