The Walnut Creek Trail is a 3.2-mile, flat, paved multi-use trail that serves as a vital connector within the Des Moines metropolitan area's extensive trail network. Starting in Windsor Heights, the trail links to the Clive Greenbelt Trail at 73rd Street, providing access to the western suburbs. It extends southward, connecting to the Bill Riley Trail, which leads into Des Moines' broader trail system. The trail is popular for biking, inline skating, walking, and birding.

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1. Walnut Creek Trail

13.5km

03:25

20m

Hike the moderate Walnut Creek Trail, an 8.4-mile paved path through wooded areas in Denman's Woods, taking about 3 hours and 24 minutes.

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Distance 966 m

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Tuesday 17 March

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Location: Windsor Heights, Polk County, Iowa, United States

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