Neil Smith Trail:
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Description:
The Neal Smith Trail, a segment of the longer Saylorville Trail, runs through a portion of Des Moines and then north to Big Creek State Park. It runs north from University Avenue to the City limits along the Des Moines River, and then to Big Creek State Park.

Length is approximately 4.4 miles within the City; total length is about 23.7 miles. Surface is asphalt and width is approximately 6'-8' wide. Trailheads are located at Botanical Center's riverfront parking lot under the University bridge and the Target Shopping Center off Douglas Avenue. Further access is along the Des Moines River at Birdland Marina, Birdland Tennis Courts parking lots, McHenry Park and an InterUrban Trail connection at the Des Moines River using the Hyvee parking lot on ML King Jr. Parkway
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Urban and scenic Federal Park
By mlbattani in June, 2011
This trail runs through Des Moines though some parts in the city are closed due to flood damage and construction once you get outside of Des Moines and head to Saylorville Lake it gets better it has recently been repaved. Pedaling by the dam is a bit steep. Some hills around the lake.
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