NATHAN’S MILES GLOW TRAIL
LONGEST GLOW-IN-THE-DARK TRAIL IN THE COUNTRY!
By day, Nathan’s Miles Glow Trail, looks like a normal path or sidewalk, but at night you see something different! There are 3,000 pounds of glowing stones scattered over the two-mile stretch of paved path. The glow stones run on solar power, and after only 15 minutes or charge, can the path for 15 hours. These glowing rocks come from a manufacturer in Canada and are completely non-toxic and non-radioactive.
Named “Nathan’s Miles” for the late Nathan Hesson. Nathan served on the Vinton City Council, and was a huge supporter of the trail and part of the decisions that were made leading up to the trails completion. Vinton was Nathan’s hometown and he wanted it to have the world’s longest glow-in-the-dark trail as well as have it offer an economic benefit to the community by being a unique attraction for this small but charming Iowa town. Nathan passed away in January 2021 at the age of 37; the trail was completed four months later.
Thank you to Vinton Unlimited for the Nathan’s Miles Glow Trail Map!
For a printable map, click here.
Riverside Park Trail
Riverside Park Trail
Great trail for mountain biking, walking, jogging, hiking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Parking is close as well as playgrounds and amenities for family gatherings. Dogs: Leashed
2 Trailheads: north of Lions Field ball diamond and at the base of sledding hill