West Des Moines
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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.
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 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 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 Jordan Creek Trail
West Des Moines, Iowa
4.0
14.5 mi
/ 275 ft gain
Jordan Creek Trail is a 14.5 mile out and back hike that takes you past wildlife located near West Des Moines, Iowa. Part of this trail is also suburban and it connects neighborhoods with shopping and retail, schools, and recreational amenities. Once you get to the suburban part of the trail there are countless activities to do on and around the trail.There are many points at which you can hop ...
Hike Levee Trail
West Des Moines, Iowa
6.3 mi
/ 65 ft gain
Levee Trail is a 6.3 mile out and back hike that takes you by a lake located near West Des Moines, Iowa.
Hike Blue Heron Lake Loop Trail
West Des Moines, Iowa
3.3 mi
/ 26 ft gain
Blue Heron Lake Loop Trail is a 3.3 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near West Des Moines, Iowa.
Hike Clive Greenbelt Trail
Clive, Iowa
7.3 mi
/ 68 ft gain
Clive Greenbelt Trail is a 7.3 mile out and back hike that takes you by a waterfall located near Clive, 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.
Places to stay
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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...
Johnston, Iowa
Acorn Valley
Overview
Acorn Valley Campground is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines ...
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