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Raccoon River

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Raccoon River

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    1. Raccoon River loop from Sherman Hill

    32.8km

    01:43

    130m

    130m

    Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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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    Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    February 7, 2024

    As you make your way over the bridge you will catch views of the Raccoon River, a tributary of the Des Moines River. Stretching over 30.8 miles, this river winds through an area of intense cultivation, including croplands and livestock farming.

    Since the 19th century, the Des Moines metropolitan area has relied on this river for drinking water, although it faced challenges during the Great Flood of 1993.

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

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