The Neal Smith Trail is a 26-mile trail through Des Moines along the Des Moines River. It is fully paved and traffic free, so it is a great way to move through the heavily populated city.

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1. Neal Smith Trail

53.2km

02:56

290m

Cycle the moderate 33.0-mile Neal Smith Trail around Saylorville Lake, enjoying diverse landscapes and rolling hills in 2 hours and 56 minut

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2. Neal Smith and High Trestle Trail Loop

82.1km

04:41

390m

380m

Cycle the Neal Smith and High Trestle Trail Loop, a 51-mile paved route through Iowa's scenic landscapes, featuring the iconic High Trestle

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3. High Trestle and Neal Smith Trail Loop

112km

05:15

470m

Cycle the 69.8-mile High Trestle and Neal Smith Trail Loop, a difficult road cycling route featuring the iconic High Trestle Bridge.

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Distance 1.23 km

Uphill 20 m

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-14°C

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Location: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States

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Neal Smith Trail

1. Neal Smith Trail

2. Neal Smith and High Trestle Trail Loop

3. High Trestle and Neal Smith Trail Loop

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