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Walnut Creek Trail – Gray's Lake beach loop from Clive

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West Des Moines

Walnut Creek Trail – Gray's Lake beach loop from Clive

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(9450)

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Walnut Creek Trail – Gray's Lake beach loop from Clive

03:00

47.6km

140m

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: August 29, 2026

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

After 17.4 km for 1.71 km

After 31.8 km for 3.04 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

9.42 km

Walnut Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Walnut Creek Trail is a 3.2-mile, flat, paved multi-use trail that serves as a vital connector within the Des Moines metropolitan area's extensive trail network. Starting in Windsor Heights, …

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19.6 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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21.2 km

Gray's Lake beach

Highlight • Beach

This sandy beach at Gray’s Lake is a great spot to pause during or after your hike. Dip your feet in the water, relax on the sand, or even have a quick picnic before finishing the loop around the lake.

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33.1 km

Raccoon River Park

Highlight • Lake

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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47.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

9.77 km

5.00 km

4.72 km

327 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.7 km

8.58 km

4.72 km

3.52 km

< 100 m

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