The Best Hiking in Des Moines
Looking for the best hiking in Des Moines? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Des Moines. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Des Moines
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Des Moines, Iowa
Hike Kruidenier Trail Around Gray's Lake
4.02.1 mi / 49 ft gainKruidenier 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...Read more -
Des Moines, Iowa
Hike Bill Riley Trail
3.2 mi / 62 ft gainBill Riley Trail is a 5.9 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Des Moines, Iowa.Read more -
Des Moines, Iowa
Hike Ashworth Park To Greenwood Park Singletrack
2.7 mi / 206 ft gainAshworth Park to Greenwood Park Singletrack is a 2.7 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Des Moines, Iowa.Read more -
Des Moines, Iowa
Hike Walnut Creek Trail
9.3 mi / 173 ft gainWalnut Creek Trail is a 9.3 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Des Moines, Iowa.Read more -
Des Moines, Iowa
Hike Great Western Trail
16.9 mi / 380 ft gainGreat Western Trail is a 17 mile point-to-point hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Cumming, Iowa.Read more -
Des Moines, Iowa
Hike Trestle To Trestle Trail
10.5 mi / 160 ft gainTrestle to Trestle Trail is a 10.5 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Urbandale, Iowa.Read more -
Des Moines, Iowa
Hike Wymore Trail
1.2 mi / 62 ft gainWymore Trail is a 1.2 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Des Moines, Iowa.Read more -
Des Moines, Iowa
Hike J11 Mountain Bike Trail
0.7 mi / 3 ft gainJ11 Mountain Bike Trail is a 0.7 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Des Moines, Iowa.Read more -
Des Moines, Iowa
Hike Squirrel's Nest Mountain Bike Trail
2.7 mi / 26 ft gainSquirrel's Nest Mountain Bike Trail is a 2.7 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Des Moines, Iowa.Read more -
Des Moines, Iowa
Hike Fort Des Moines Park Nature Trail
1.7 mi / 85 ft gainFort Des Moines Park Nature Trail is a 1.7 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Des Moines, Iowa.Read more -
West Des Moines, Iowa
Hike Brown's Woods Trail
3.2 mi / 213 ft gainBrown's Woods Trail is a 3.2 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near West Des Moines, Iowa.Read more -
West Des Moines, Iowa
Hike Jordan Creek Trail
4.014.5 mi / 275 ft gainJordan 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...Read more -
West Des Moines, Iowa
Hike Levee Trail
6.3 mi / 65 ft gainLevee Trail is a 6.3 mile out and back hike that takes you by a lake located near West Des Moines, Iowa.Read more -
West Des Moines, Iowa
Hike Blue Heron Lake Loop Trail
3.3 mi / 26 ft gainBlue Heron Lake Loop Trail is a 3.3 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near West Des Moines, Iowa.Read more -
Clive, Iowa
Hike Clive Greenbelt Trail
7.3 mi / 68 ft gainClive Greenbelt Trail is a 7.3 mile out and back hike that takes you by a waterfall located near Clive, Iowa.Read more -
West Des Moines, Iowa
Hike Walnut Woods Racoon River Trail
3 mi / 26 ft gainWalnut Woods Racoon River Trail is a 3 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near West Des Moines, Iowa.Read more