The best road cycling routes around Des Moines
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Last updated: October 31, 2025
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1. Raccoon River Valley Trail loop — Des Moines
159km
07:35
580m
580m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
56
riders
2. Martensdale via Great Western Trail — Des Moines
66.9km
02:41
250m
250m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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26
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3. Chichaqua Valley Trail — Des Moines, Iowa
97.8km
04:16
350m
350m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
9
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4. Saylorville Lake loop via Neal Smith Trail — Des Moines, Iowa
53.2km
02:56
290m
290m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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