West Des Moines

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Top Adventures in West Des Moines

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

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

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

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

Jordan Creek Trail is a 14.5 mile out and back hike that takes you past wildlife located near West Des Moines, Iowa.

14.5 miles 275 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.

6.3 miles 65 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.

3.3 miles 26 ft gain

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

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

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

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

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

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