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United States
Iowa
Polk County
Ankeny

Saylorville Dam loop from Staff Parking

Moderate

3.2

(12)

21

riders

Saylorville Dam loop from Staff Parking

02:30

34.9km

230m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 13.1 km for 173 m

After 16.3 km for 262 m

After 18.5 km for 173 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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8.76 km

Saylorville Dam

Highlight • Monument

Pause your ride at Saylorville Dam for scenic views. This dam on the Des Moines River in Iowa is only 11 miles upstream from Des Moines, offering a great place to hop off your bike and take a break!

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15.0 km

Saylorville Lake Project

Nature Reserve

3

23.2 km

Saylorville Lake Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The Saylorville Lake Visitor Center is located at the southeast corner of the lake and offers a variety of scheduled events, a theater, several interactive displays, and a selection of maps. A butterfly garden is also a short walk away.

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34.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

12.9 km

4.32 km

1.03 km

528 m

189 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

6.97 km

3.09 km

528 m

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Monday 1 June

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15 %

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