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Polk County
West Des Moines

Gray's Lake Park – Raccoon River Park loop from Brown's Woods

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Iowa
Polk County
West Des Moines

Gray's Lake Park – Raccoon River Park loop from Brown's Woods

Moderate

4.7

(3707)

12,455

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Gray's Lake Park – Raccoon River Park loop from Brown's Woods

02:01

34.0km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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12.1 km

Bill Riley Trail

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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 …

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14.7 km

Gray's Lake Park

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Gray's Lake Park has a total size of 166-acres and is located in the heart of Des Moines. The lake of the same name is the park's main feature and …

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16.5 km

Bill Riley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 …

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32.5 km

Raccoon River Park

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Raccoon River Park is a beautiful green park with Blue Heron Lake in the center. There is a path that runs along the banks of the lake, which is an …

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34.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

3.04 km

2.86 km

2.76 km

203 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

8.71 km

3.04 km

1.71 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Thursday 27 August

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