The Best Hiking in Des Moines

Kruidenier Trail around Gray's Lake is a 2.1 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Des Moines, Iowa. This trail is the perfect way to explore the landscape and land surrounding Gray's Lake, as it cuts through areas where you can see the lake. The trial is a loop that begins in the...

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

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.

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

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

Trestle to Trestle Trail is a 10.5 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Urbandale, Iowa.

Wymore Trail is a 1.2 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Des Moines, Iowa.

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

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

Fort Des Moines Park Nature Trail is a 1.7 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Des Moines, Iowa.

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

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 ther...

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

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

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

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