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Bill Riley Trail

2.7 mi

State: IA

Asphalt

C.R. Roberts Memorial Trail

1 mi

State: IA

Asphalt

Carlisle Nature Trail

3.17 mi

State: IA

Concrete

Cedar Valley Nature Trail

52 mi

State: IA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Chichaqua Valley Trail

27 mi

State: IA

Asphalt

Comet Trail

7 mi

State: IA

Crushed Stone, Grass

Competine Trail

0.9 mi

State: IA

Asphalt

Des Moines River Trail

2.6 mi

State: IA

Asphalt

East Hillcrest Trail

0.8 mi

State: IA

Concrete

Easter Lake Spine Trail

1 mi

State: IA

Concrete

Ewing Park Trail

0.9 mi

State: IA

Asphalt, Concrete

Gay Lea Wilson Trail

20.9 mi

State: IA

Asphalt, Concrete

Great American Rail-Trail

3743.9 mi

State: DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Great Western Trail (IA)

16.5 mi

State: IA

Asphalt, Concrete

Greenway Trail (Altoona)

1.1 mi

State: IA

Asphalt

Grinnell Trail

1.8 mi

State: IA

Asphalt

Grundy County Lake Trail

3 mi

State: IA

Asphalt, Concrete

Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

25.8 mi

State: IA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

High Trestle Trail

27.1 mi

State: IA

Asphalt, Concrete

Hubbard Prairie Trail

1.3 mi

State: IA

Crushed Stone

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Inter-Urban Trail (IA)

1.3 mi

State: IA

Asphalt, Concrete

Iowa 330/US 30 Trail

11.1 mi

State: IA

Concrete

John King Trail

0.5 mi

State: IA

Asphalt

John Pat Dorrian Trail

3.4 mi

State: IA

Asphalt

Kewash Nature Trail

13.8 mi

State: IA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Kruidenier Trail

1.9 mi

State: IA

Asphalt, Concrete

Linn Creek Recreational Trail

10 mi

State: IA

Asphalt

Mahaska Community Recreation Trail

12 mi

State: IA

Concrete, Gravel

Mark C. Ackelson Trail

6 mi

State: IA

Concrete

Martin Luther King Jr. Trail

1.1 mi

State: IA

Asphalt

McVay Trail

1.6 mi

State: IA

Asphalt, Concrete

Meredith Trail

5.2 mi

State: IA

Asphalt

Neal Smith Trail

26 mi

State: IA

Asphalt

Newton Hike and Bike Trail

6 mi

State: IA

Concrete

Northwest Beaver Drive Trail

3 mi

State: IA

Asphalt, Concrete

Old Creamery Nature Trail

15.3 mi

State: IA

Cinder, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Oralabor Gateway Trail

5.2 mi

State: IA

Concrete

Pine Lake Trail

2.4 mi

State: IA

Concrete

Pioneer Trail

11.5 mi

State: IA

Crushed Stone

Praeri Rail Trail

10.5 mi

State: IA

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Principal Riverwalk

1.5 mi

State: IA

Asphalt

River's Edge Trail (IA)

2.7 mi

State: IA

Concrete

Rock Creek Recreation Bike Trail

5.8 mi

State: IA

Asphalt

Sergeant Road Trail

9.9 mi

State: IA

Asphalt

Skunk River Trail

4.1 mi

State: IA

Asphalt, Concrete

South Tama Recreation Trail

5.6 mi

State: IA

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Southeast Connector Trail

3.09 mi

State: IA

Concrete

Summerset Trail

12 mi

State: IA

Asphalt

Trestle to Trestle Trail

3.7 mi

State: IA

Asphalt

Volksweg Trail

12.5 mi

State: IA

Asphalt

Wolf Creek Trail (IA)

2.6 mi

State: IA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Bill Riley Trail The Bill Riley Trail delivers a short but immersive trail experience in a tranquil natural setting. The trail begins at the southern end of the Walnut Creek Trail, and follows the creek into Ashworth...	IA	2.7 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	C.R. Roberts Memorial Trail The C.R Roberts Memorial Trail in Dysart picks up right on the western end of the Old Creamery Nature Trail which travels all the way to Vinton via Garrison. Unlike the latter trail, this trail is...	IA	1 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
	Carlisle Nature Trail Opened in 2016, the Carlisle Nature Trail is a beautiful way to experience the natural beauty of the small Iowa community of Carlisle, located about a dozen miles southeast of Des Moines. Running...	IA	3.17 mi	Concrete	4 reviews
	Cedar Valley Nature Trail The Cedar Valley Nature Trail follows the fertile Cedar River between Evansdale and Ely. The 52-mile trail comprises three former trails—the Cedar Valley Nature Trail, Cedar River Trail and parts of...	IA	52 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	29 reviews
	Chichaqua Valley Trail The paved Chichaqua Valley Trail crosses 27 miles of central Iowa farmland between the northeastern Des Moines suburbs and the rural community of Baxter. The trail’s name, pronounced chee-chak-wah, is...	IA	27 mi	Asphalt	23 reviews
	Comet Trail The Comet Trail is built upon an abandoned right-of-way of the old Chicago Northwestern Railroad. It runs for 7 miles between the town of Conrad (City Park) and just east of Beaman, traversing a...	IA	7 mi	Crushed Stone, Grass	3 reviews
	Competine Trail The small city of Knoxville, about forty miles southeast of Des Moines, is chiefly known for the Knoxville Raceway and the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum, which draws racing enthusiasts...	IA	0.9 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
	Des Moines River Trail Take a morning bike ride or evening stroll on the Des Moines River Trail. The paved trail diverges from the Meredith Trail and Prinicipal Riverwalk, continuing for 2.6 miles downstream to the James W....	IA	2.6 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
	East Hillcrest Trail The East Hillcrest Trail is a short suburban trail located in the community of Indianola. Running along the avenue of the same name, the trail provides several important local connections, linking the...	IA	0.8 mi	Concrete	0 reviews
	Easter Lake Spine Trail A short, paved trail that connects neighborhoods and preserved open space to the Mark C. Ackelson Trail at Easter Lake Park, the Easter Lake Spine Trail is a useful asset to the community and forms a...	IA	1 mi	Concrete	0 reviews
	Ewing Park Trail The Ewing Park Trail is a paved path, perfect for a short bike ride or jog, located in the city of Des Moines' Ewing Park. One of the city's largest public parks, the park is home to a popular lilac...	IA	0.9 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	1 reviews
	Gay Lea Wilson Trail Nestled in the suburbs of Des Moines and traveling through the towns of Ankeny, Berwick, Pleasant Hill, and Altoona, the Gay Lea Wilson Trail is named for a local advocate who first conceived of a...	IA	20.9 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	8 reviews
	Great American Rail-Trail The Great American Rail-Trail highlights some of the country’s most iconic landmarks, well-known geography and storied history across a 3,700-miles-plus route between Washington and Washington....	DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY	3743.9 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	2 reviews
	Great Western Trail (IA) Built on a former section of the Chicago Great Western Railroad (built in 1893), the Great Western Trail spans 16.5 miles from just outside of urban Des Moines southward to Martensdale. Begin your...	IA	16.5 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	14 reviews
	Greenway Trail (Altoona) For residents looking for a low-key space to get some exercise, the Greenway Trail provides a swathe of nature nestled between suburban subdivisions of Altoona. The trail runs the length of Greenway...	IA	1.1 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
	Grinnell Trail The trail is made up of two as yet unconnected segments: the northern segment is about half a mile long, providing access to Grinnell Community Senior School, Lion's Park, and Iowa Valley Community...	IA	1.8 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
	Grundy County Lake Trail The Grundy County Lake Trail circles its namesake 40-acre lake, where outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy fishing, boating, and many other recreational opportunities. The paved trail then continues north,...	IA	3 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	0 reviews
	Heart of Iowa Nature Trail The Heart of Iowa Nature Trail traverses classic Iowa farmland along the former route of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad, also known as the Milwaukee Road. The trail transitions...	IA	25.8 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass	10 reviews
	High Trestle Trail The High Trestle Trail is one of the most pristine and highly trafficked trails in Iowa—even at night. The trail’s popularity is largely due to its famous 130-foot-tall High Trestle Bridge, which...	IA	27.1 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	43 reviews
	Hubbard Prairie Trail The Hubbard Prairie Trail is a one-mile rail-trail extending from the northwest edge of the small town of Hubbard in central Iowa to the Meier Wildlife Refuge. The refuge offers a pleasant place to...	IA	1.3 mi	Crushed Stone	0 reviews

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Inter-Urban Trail (IA) Des Moines' Inter-Urban Trail was opened in 1998 on the abandoned tracks of the Urbandale streetcar line. Residents and visitors of Iowa could ride the electric-powered trolley from Urbandale to Des...	IA	1.3 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	0 reviews
Iowa 330/US 30 Trail The Iowa 330/US 30 Trail stretches from just west of the small town of Melbourne to the outskirts of Marshalltown, the largest city and county seat of Marshall County, located close to the geographic...	IA	11.1 mi	Concrete	5 reviews
John King Trail The John King Trail runs along a former railroad corridor in Albia, Iowa. From 3rd Ave E to Benton Ave, the trail runs parallel to an active railroad line. Cruizin’ Albia Park, which has a playground...	IA	0.5 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
John Pat Dorrian Trail The John Pat Dorrian Trail, formerly known as the East River Trail, runs for nearly 3.5 miles from Pete Crivaro Park in south Des Moines to Birdland Park and Marina just north of downtown. At this...	IA	3.4 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Kewash Nature Trail The Kewash Nature Trail winds for nearly 14 miles between the towns of Keota and Washington. These endpoints were creatively combined to form the trail's name. The trail has a crushed limestone...	IA	13.8 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	6 reviews
Kruidenier Trail The Kruidenier Trail cuts through beautifully landscaped areas around Gray’s Lake and leads you into downtown Des Moines. The park offers a permanent on-site bike rental facility, restrooms, and a...	IA	1.9 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	1 reviews
Linn Creek Recreational Trail As it runs directly through the heart of Marshalltown in central Iowa, access to the Linn Creek Recreational Trail is easy for many of the city's residents. They will want to take advantage of it,...	IA	10 mi	Asphalt	7 reviews
Mahaska Community Recreation Trail The Mahaska Community Recreation Trail wraps around the southeast Iowan city, winding through neighborhoods, farmlands, community parks, and woodlands. Construction of the trail began in 1999 and to...	IA	12 mi	Concrete, Gravel	1 reviews
Mark C. Ackelson Trail It may be hard to believe now when you see children laughing on the playground and neighbors out on a morning jog but Easter Lake and the park that surrounds it sit on the site of a coal mine that...	IA	6 mi	Concrete	1 reviews
Martin Luther King Jr. Trail A sidepath trail located along the side of the adjacent busy parkway that shares its name, the Martin Luther King Jr. Trail may not provide the sort of pleasant, natural trail experience that other...	IA	1.1 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
McVay Trail The 1.6-mile McVay Trail in Indianola provides a paved route for cyclists, walkers and joggers between East 5th Street and Pickard Park. The trail follows the bed of the former Chicago, Burlington and...	IA	1.6 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	1 reviews
Meredith Trail The Meredith Trail connects from downtown Des Moines west to Gray’s Lake Park. The trail picks up off where the Principal Riverwalk leaves off along the Des Moines River. At the confluence with...	IA	5.2 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Neal Smith Trail Part of an expansive trail network in the Greater Des Moines region, the 26-mile Neal Smith Trail rolls along the banks of the Des Moines River through the Ding Darling Greenway conservation area and...	IA	26 mi	Asphalt	13 reviews
Newton Hike and Bike Trail Located just over thirty miles east of Des Moines, the small city of Newton boasts a charming midwestern feel - and complementing the city's charm is the lovely Newton Hike and Bike Trail, which...	IA	6 mi	Concrete	0 reviews
Northwest Beaver Drive Trail This is a shared-use path located on the east side of Northwest Beaver Drive in Johnston, Iowa. The trail connects residents to two recreational sites on the west shore of Saylorville Lake as well as...	IA	3 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	0 reviews
Old Creamery Nature Trail The Old Creamery Nature Trail, running between Vinton and Dysart, is so named for the Old Creamery Theater Company building in Garrison, another tiny farm community through which the trail passes. The...	IA	15.3 mi	Cinder, Crushed Stone, Gravel	2 reviews
Oralabor Gateway Trail The Oralabor Gateway Trail is a 5.2 mile concrete-surfaced spur branching off from the Neal Smith Trail south of Saylorville Lake and just north of NW 66th Avenue. While running adjacent to suburban...	IA	5.2 mi	Concrete	1 reviews
Pine Lake Trail The Pine Lake Trail runs through a heavily wooded state park of the same name, which is especially known for its 250-year-old white pine trees. The trail begins at Deer Park, a half mile east of...	IA	2.4 mi	Concrete	3 reviews
Pioneer Trail Central Iowa's Pioneer Trail—which gets its name from the early settlers of Grundy County—is built on a former rail line that once connected the towns of Holland and Reinbeck and the communities in...	IA	11.5 mi	Crushed Stone	3 reviews
Praeri Rail Trail The Praeri Rail Trail runs on an old section of railroad right-of-way between Zearing and Roland in central Iowa. Sections of the trail near Roland and McCallsburg have a crushed limestone surface,...	IA	10.5 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass	1 reviews
Principal Riverwalk To the residents of Lastrobe, the Lincoln Avenue Rails to Trails Greenway is more than a simple off-road path: it also a social asset, a place where community members of all ages and walks of life can...	IA	1.5 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
River's Edge Trail (IA) Following a former railroad corridor, the River's Edge Trail (formerly known as Iowa River Trail) will one day span 34 miles from Marshalltown in Marshall County to Steamboat Rock in Hardin County....	IA	2.7 mi	Concrete	0 reviews
Rock Creek Recreation Bike Trail The Rock Creek Recreation Bike Trail is a paved multi-use trail that provides a connection between the small, charming college town of Grinnell and Rock Creek State Park, a popular destination for...	IA	5.8 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Sergeant Road Trail The Sergeant Road Trail is part of the larger trails system in the Cedar Valley region of Iowa, which includes the cities of Cedar Falls and Waterloo. The trail parallels US 63—also known as Sergeant...	IA	9.9 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Skunk River Trail South Skunk River is a tributary of the Mississippi River. In Ames, the Skunk River Trail brings residents closer to river and to nature. The shared use path sits on the shady west bank of South Skunk...	IA	4.1 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	0 reviews
South Tama Recreation Trail The South Tama Recreation Trail connects the adjacent towns of Tama and Toledo in Tama County, Iowa. The original section of the trail, a 1 mile stretch built on an abandoned railroad corridor, opened...	IA	5.6 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt	0 reviews
Southeast Connector Trail Named for the major project the city of Des Moines has undertaken to improve transportation and connectivity along the Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in the southeastern section of downtown, the...	IA	3.09 mi	Concrete	0 reviews
Summerset Trail The Summerset Trail links the two central Iowa communities of Indianola and Carlisle, both of which have embraced the trail, including providing helpful signs at each end with clear directions for...	IA	12 mi	Asphalt	16 reviews
Trestle to Trestle Trail Notice: In 2019, the bridge over Beaver Creek in Johnston collapsed. Repairs on the bridge are expected to be completed in 2021. Repair schedule and updates can be found at the Polk County...	IA	3.7 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Volksweg Trail Who says Iowa doesn’t have hills?! The winding route of the Volksweg Trail sticks mainly to the rolling hills and scenic viewpoints from Lake Red Rock all the way to the town of Pella. Dutch...	IA	12.5 mi	Asphalt	9 reviews
Wolf Creek Trail (IA) The Wolf Creek Trail begins in Gladbrook, a small city about 70 miles northeast of Des Moines. The trail was established in 2001 by volunteers from the Gladbrook community who secured the right-of-way...	IA	2.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	3 reviews

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Recent Trail Reviews

Carlisle Nature Trail

smooth but hilly

September, 2020 by vcu6chqk7n

We are beginning bikers and older. Loved the wide paved path. Put in north of Carlisle and ride was great as was the view. Then we hit the HILL. Oh my. Benches on the way up and I can see why. We could ride up and took all we had to walk up. We turned around and what a ride down. whheeeee’. Won’t be doing this one sgsin

Gay Lea Wilson Trail

Beautiful!

September, 2020 by obrien.alicia.13

Started at Copper Creek and followed the trail out about 2 miles. Quiet, nicely paved wide walkway- few bikers but once we got around the lake- we didn’t see anyone else. Crosses over the road twice on our route but clearly marked and easy to get back on the trail.

Chichaqua Valley Trail

Derecho Update (West Half)

September, 2020 by wjandersen

As of Sept 15 the trail is clear from the South Skunk River to the Trail Head on Broadway in Des Moines. That gives you about 15 miles of clear trail with Bondurant as the center point. Just to the east of the Skunk River there are trees down. Valeria still has trees down going both directions, so that is still a no go. Even though the trail is clear in places keep in mind there are still branch up high that are loose, so pay attention especially if there is any wind.

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Chichaqua Valley Trail

We attempted to get on the trail in Valeria and found that the trail is still blocked by limbs and downed trees from the derecho.

September, 2020 by chadrfarner

We attempted to get on the trail in Valeria and found that the trail is still blocked by limbs and downed trees from the derecho.

Iowa 330/US 30 Trail

well-maintained

September, 2020 by dbahrenfuss

Nice trail!

Cedar Valley Nature Trail

Trees down

August, 2020 by dan.gronemus

Unless you’re the hardy type A lot of trees down about half miles worth near the Wright brothers intersection. Work is being done to clear it but I imagine it’s going to be a long process you can get through it but you’re gonna have to do a lot of lifting of your bike

Summerset Trail

Another Access

August, 2020 by kobylp65

This trail can also be accessed from Banner Lakes at Summerset State park about 4 ? miles south of Carlisle (whichresults in avoiding the hot sun on that open stretch from Carlisle in August). The Parks address is either 1306 Elkhorn St ., Carlisle 50047 or 13084 Elkhorn, Indiaola 50125. In any event you can see the state park marker about 50 feet from the Summerset trail at the intersection of the two trails. Near there is the Banner Shooting Range - another access point with parking.

Summerset Trail

My wife and I have ride this trail a few times. Very enjoyable. Slight incline from mid point to Indianola but not difficult. We like to start in Carlisle, grab ice cream at the Outside Scoop in Indianola and then cruise back.

August, 2020 by chadrfarner

My wife and I have ride this trail a few times. Very enjoyable. Slight incline from mid point to Indianola but not difficult. We like to start in Carlisle, grab ice cream at the Outside Scoop in Indianola and then cruise back.

McVay Trail

There a bridge behind high school that can't go over with a wheelchair

August, 2020 by wheelnon

There a bridge behind high school that can't go over with a wheelchair

Summerset Trail

flat route

August, 2020 by obrien.alicia.13

Walked from the trailhead in Carlisle- probably too hot a day for this trail, very little shade. Very flat, more bikers then walkers, but wide path and easy to walk. Overall a very good trail!