The best running trails around West Des Moines

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Running around West Des Moines is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around West Des Moines—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Running loop from Valley Junction	Intermediate 00:35 5.59km
Running loop from Commerce	Intermediate 00:32 5.12km
Brown's Woods loop from Southwestern Hills	Intermediate 00:51 6.86km
Greenwood Park Lagoon loop from Ingersoll Park	Intermediate 00:58 9.28km

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Running loop from Valley Junction
00:35
5.59km
6:11/km
10m
10m
Intermediate
42
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Running loop from Commerce
00:32
5.12km
6:11/km
10m
10m
Intermediate
41
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Brown's Woods loop from Southwestern Hills
00:51
6.86km
7:24/km
80m
80m
Intermediate
21
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Greenwood Park Lagoon loop from Ingersoll Park
00:58
9.28km
6:15/km
70m
70m
Intermediate
3.0
(1)
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Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.