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Gray's Lake Park – Water Works Park loop from Des Moines

Gray's Lake Park – Water Works Park loop from Des Moines

Moderate

4.6

(5692)

19,697

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Gray's Lake Park – Water Works Park loop from Des Moines

02:30

36.5km

70m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.09 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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4.20 km

Bill Riley - Meredith Trail Open Space

Nature Reserve

8.45 km

Water Works Park

Highlight • Natural

Water Works Park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and spans 1,500 acres. It is managed by Water Works, a publicly owned municipal water utility serving the …

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15.2 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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32.9 km

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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36.0 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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36.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

5.03 km

2.35 km

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.2 km

7.07 km

4.27 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 29 August

31°C

19°C

65 %

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Gray's Lake Park – Water Works Park loop from Des Moines

Gray's Lake Park

Water Works Park

Walnut Creek Trail

Gray's Lake beach

Raccoon River

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