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Raccoon River – Gray's Lake Park loop from Des Moines

Raccoon River – Gray's Lake Park loop from Des Moines

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Raccoon River – Gray's Lake Park loop from Des Moines

02:33

47.1km

160m

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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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 45.0 km for 154 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.56 km

Principal Riverwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Principal Riverwalk is a smooth, scenic pathway along the Des Moines River, perfect if you're looking to explore downtown. Its well-paved paths and pedestrian bridges connect key districts, making …

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3.86 km

Raccoon River

Highlight • River

As you make your way over the bridge you will catch views of the Raccoon River, a tributary of the Des Moines River. Stretching over 30.8 miles, this river winds …

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6.79 km

Gray's Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

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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7.75 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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25.7 km

City Campus Pond

Highlight • Lake

City Campus Pond, located right behind the West Des Moines Library, is a fantastic place that offers visitors several amenities. The pond boasts a delightful and spacious picnic area, hiking …

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45.1 km

Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Highlight • Monument

Nice change in the otherwise typical MidWest

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47.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.1 km

12.1 km

1.78 km

668 m

373 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.8 km

14.6 km

2.41 km

320 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Thursday 4 June

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Raccoon River – Gray's Lake Park loop from Des Moines

Principal Riverwalk

Raccoon River

Gray's Lake Park

Bill Riley Trail

City Campus Pond

Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

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