The Bill Riley Trail is a 2.7-mile paved pathway that winds through wooded areas, including Ashworth Park, and crosses the Raccoon River via a rustic trestle bridge. The trail is named after Bill Riley, a member of the Des Moines Park Board who played a significant role in raising funds for the city's trail system. It is popular among cyclists, walkers, and runners, and although dogs are welcome, they must be kept on a leash. Parking is available near the Ashworth Memorial Pool in Ashworth Park, and in Gray's Lake Park.

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Hike the moderate 7.7-mile Bill Riley Trail and Greenwood Park Loop in Des Moines, offering varied terrain from paved paths to natural singl

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

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