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Location: Johnston, Polk County, Iowa, United States

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1. Des Moines River – Neal Smith Trail loop from Highland Park

42.3km

02:30

180m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 500 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Hard

More than 5 hours or 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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2. Des Moines River – Trestle-to-Trestle Trail loop from Johnston

20.4km

01:11

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 500 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Hard

More than 5 hours or 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Easy

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3. Neal Smith Trail – Des Moines River loop from Court District

27.0km

01:34

90m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Cycling

Mountain biking

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 500 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Hard

More than 5 hours or 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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January 17, 2024

The Des Moines River is a tributary of the Mississippi River, as well as the largest river in Iowa. Historically, the river has a rich history of culture, tradition, recreation and adventure.

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Location: Johnston, Polk County, Iowa, United States

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