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Hike Kruidenier Trail Around Gray's Lake
Des Moines, Iowa
4.0
2.1 mi
/ 49 ft gain
Kruidenier Trail around Gray's Lake is a 2.1 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Des Moines, Iowa. This trail is the perfect way to explore the landscape and land surrounding Gray's Lake, as it cuts through areas where you can see the lake. The trial is a loop that begins in the park on an asphalt surface and then develops into wider paths as you approach downtown on Martin Lu...
Hike Bill Riley Trail
Des Moines, Iowa
3.2 mi
/ 62 ft gain
Bill Riley Trail is a 5.9 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Des Moines, Iowa.
Hike Ashworth Park To Greenwood Park Singletrack
Des Moines, Iowa
2.7 mi
/ 206 ft gain
Ashworth Park to Greenwood Park Singletrack is a 2.7 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Des Moines, Iowa.
Hike Walnut Creek Trail
Des Moines, Iowa
9.3 mi
/ 173 ft gain
Walnut Creek Trail is a 9.3 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Des Moines, Iowa.
Hike Great Western Trail
Des Moines, Iowa
16.9 mi
/ 380 ft gain
Great Western Trail is a 17 mile point-to-point hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Cumming, Iowa.
Hike Trestle To Trestle Trail
Des Moines, Iowa
10.5 mi
/ 160 ft gain
Trestle to Trestle Trail is a 10.5 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Urbandale, Iowa.
Hike Wymore Trail
Des Moines, Iowa
1.2 mi
/ 62 ft gain
Wymore Trail is a 1.2 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Des Moines, Iowa.
Hike J11 Mountain Bike Trail
Des Moines, Iowa
0.7 mi
/ 3 ft gain
J11 Mountain Bike Trail is a 0.7 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Des Moines, Iowa.
Hike Squirrel's Nest Mountain Bike Trail
Des Moines, Iowa
2.7 mi
/ 26 ft gain
Squirrel's Nest Mountain Bike Trail is a 2.7 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Des Moines, Iowa.
Places to stay
Johnston, Iowa
Bob Shetler Recreation Area
Overview
Bob Shetler Recreation Area is located in the tailwater area below the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches mor...
Johnston, Iowa
Bob Shetler Picnic Area
Overview
Bob Shetler Picnic Area is a day-use facility located in the tailwater area below Saylorville Dam, and is a popular destination ...
Polk City, Iowa
Cherry Glen Campground
Overview
Cherry Glen Campground is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moi...
Polk City, Iowa
Cherry Glen Picnic
Overview
Cherry Glen Picnic Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles...
Polk City, Iowa
Oak Grove Picnic Area
Overview
Oak Grove Picnic Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles u...
Johnston, Iowa
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
Overview
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 ...
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