The best MTB trails in Iowa

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Mountain biking in Iowa is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of United States. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain bike routes to bring you the best. Just click on any of the routes below to browse real tips and photos shared by other members of Komoot’s mountain biking community, to see what they liked most about these Tours—and to find the perfect mountain bike route for your next ride.

Sycamore Trail loop — Des Moines	Easy 00:53 11.2km
High Trestle Trail — Des Moines	Intermediate 04:52 94.0km
Lake Trail loop — Fort Dodge	Easy 01:34 19.7km
Trout Run Trail loop — Des Moines	Easy 01:02 18.6km
Big Dipper loop — Whiterock Conservancy	Easy 00:33 6.29km
Summerset Trail — Des Moines	Easy 01:42 33.9km
Sycamore/Owl Trail loop — Des Moines	Easy 00:26 5.46km
Lake Ahquabi loop — Des Moines	Easy 00:39 7.95km
Denman Woods loop from Western Gateway	Easy 01:32 23.4km

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Sycamore Trail loop — Des Moines
00:53
11.2km
12.5km/h
10m
10m
Easy
10
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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High Trestle Trail — Des Moines
04:52
94.0km
19.3km/h
300m
300m
Intermediate
5
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Lake Trail loop — Fort Dodge
01:34
19.7km
12.5km/h
100m
100m
Easy
5.0
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Trout Run Trail loop — Des Moines
01:02
18.6km
18.0km/h
150m
150m
Easy
3
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Big Dipper loop — Whiterock Conservancy
00:33
6.29km
11.4km/h
60m
60m
Easy
1
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Summerset Trail — Des Moines
01:42
33.9km
20.0km/h
80m
80m
Easy
1
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Sycamore/Owl Trail loop — Des Moines
00:26
5.46km
12.8km/h
10m
10m
Easy
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Lake Ahquabi loop — Des Moines
00:39
7.95km
12.1km/h
60m
60m
Easy
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Denman Woods loop from Western Gateway
01:32
23.4km
15.2km/h
70m
70m
Easy
5.0
(1)
35
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.