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Hike Squirrel's Nest Mountain Bike Trail

Squirrel's Nest Mountain Bike Trail is a 2.7 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Des Moines, Iowa.

2.7 miles 26 ft gain

Hike J11 Mountain Bike Trail

J11 Mountain Bike Trail is a 0.7 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Des Moines, Iowa.

0.7 miles 3 ft gain

Hike Walnut Creek Trail

Walnut Creek Trail is a 9.3 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Des Moines, Iowa.

9.3 miles 173 ft gain

Hike Ashworth Park To Greenwood Park Singletrack

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.

2.7 miles 206 ft gain

Hike Levee Trail

Levee Trail is a 6.3 mile out and back hike that takes you by a lake located near West Des Moines, Iowa.

6.3 miles 65 ft gain

Hike Blue Heron Lake Loop Trail

Blue Heron Lake Loop Trail is a 3.3 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near West Des Moines, Iowa.

3.3 miles 26 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. O...

14.5 miles 275 ft gain

Hike Clive Greenbelt Trail

Clive Greenbelt Trail is a 7.3 mile out and back hike that takes you by a waterfall located near Clive, Iowa.

7.3 miles 68 ft gain

Hike Great Western Trail

Great Western Trail is a 17 mile point-to-point hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Cumming, Iowa.

16.9 miles 380 ft gain

Hike Brown's Woods Trail

Brown's Woods Trail is a 3.2 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near West Des Moines, Iowa.

3.2 miles 213 ft gain

Hike Bill Riley Trail

Bill Riley Trail is a 5.9 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Des Moines, Iowa.

3.2 miles 62 ft gain

Hike Walnut Woods Racoon River Trail

Walnut Woods Racoon River Trail is a 3 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near West Des Moines, Iowa.

3 miles 26 ft gain

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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 more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley.The lake prov...
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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 for shoreline fishermen. The 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Pr...
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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 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. The lake provides a wi...
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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 up the Des Moines River Valley. The lake provides a wide va...
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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 Moines River Valley.The lake provides a wide variety of recreat...