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Ankeny Welcome Sign – Des Moines River loop from Grand View University

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Ankeny Welcome Sign – Des Moines River loop from Grand View University

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Ankeny Welcome Sign – Des Moines River loop from Grand View University

02:21

44.3km

170m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.3 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.73 km

Carney Marsh

Nature Reserve

13.7 km

Ankeny Iowa

Highlight • Settlement

Ankeny sits near the beginning (or end depending on direction) of the High Trestle Trail. It's a great stop for lunch or bike supplies.

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13.8 km

Ankeny

Highlight • Settlement

Ankeny sits near the beginning (or end depending on direction) of the High Trestle Trail. It's a great stop for lunch or bike supplies.

Tip by

13.8 km

Ankeny Welcome Sign

Highlight • Monument

Ankeny sits near the beginning (or end depending on direction) of the High Trestle Trail. It's a great stop for lunch or bike supplies.

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27.5 km

Des Moines River

Highlight • River

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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33.3 km

Along the Des Moines River, Iowa's largest river, you'll find a wealth of culture, tradition, and recreational opportunities. Here, and along most of the trail, you'll enjoy stunning views, making it perfect for adventure-seekers and nature enthusiasts alike.

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35.6 km

Neal Smith Trail Recreation Area

Nature Reserve

38.2 km

Neal Smith Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Neal Smith Trail is a 26-mile trail through Des Moines along the Des Moines River. It is fully paved and traffic free, so it is a great way to move through the heavily populated city.

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39.6 km

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This iconic bridge spans the Des Moines River, linking the east and west sides of the city at the northern edge of the riverwalk loop. This single-arch pedestrian bridge features …

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40.3 km

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Highlight • Structure

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is located in the center of Des Moines and has a size of about 17 acres. It includes a Café and multiple gardens where young and old can learn about endemic plants and flowers.

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44.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

7.88 km

2.94 km

220 m

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.6 km

15.8 km

907 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Ankeny Welcome Sign – Des Moines River loop from Grand View University

Ankeny Iowa

Ankeny

Ankeny Welcome Sign

Des Moines River

Des Moines River

Neal Smith Trail

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

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