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Guye Woods
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Wooden Bridge This 93 acre timber tract was a treasured retreat of the Guye family who donated the property to the Conservation Board in 1985. Guye Woods is bordered on the north by North River. Park visitors are greeted by a 100 foot long cable suspension bridge over North River, and is the only access to this densely timbered wilderness. Once park visitors cross the bridge they encounter a lush river bottom timber that quickly gives way to steeply elevating slopes that grow some of the finest hardwood timber anywhere in the County. Guye Woods is designated as the highest point in Madison County, which provides a spectacular a view of the North River Valley.
Wood Bridge This area is managed as a “primitive” natural resource area as a means to protect the quality of flora and fauna found in this unique location. Public hunting is allowed, with White-Tail Deer, Eastern Wild Turkey, Fox Squirrel and other woodland wildlife creating a major attractant to Central Iowa hunters.
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Facilities & Features:
100’ Long Cable Suspension Bridge
North River (no formal canoe access at this site).

Activities:
River Fishing: Catfishing in North River.
Public Hunting: Excellent area for White-Tailed Deer and Turkey, as well as other small game.

Nature study:
DIRECTIONS
Guye Woods is located approximately 6 miles northeast of Winterset in the 2400 block of 160th Street.
Directions: From Winterset 21/2 miles north on U.S. 169, turn east on County Road G4R for 1 mile, turn north on North River Trail for 2 miles, turn east on Old Portland Ave. and travel east and north for 1/2 mile, turn east on 160th Street for 1/2 mile (follow County Park signs once turning on to G4R).

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