Thank you for coming! 30s and sunny with not too much wind was great weather for a winter walk.
Join us for a nice 1.3-mile walk at Sycamore Trails in Johnston! Meet by 10:00 a.m. at the gravel parking lot off of 66th Avenue, just west of the Des Moines River. We will walk slowly, think “stroll,” and no one will be left behind. Most of the fall color is gone, but the tree branches are strikingly beautiful and the wildlife is active. This is a fun way to meet other people and enjoy some fresh air.
Sycamore Trails are relatively flat, owing to their location along the Des Moines River. The trail is dirt singletrack, punctuated with with roots and rocks. Hiking poles are useful, but not a necessity.
My goals for this series are to help people looking for a simple way to become more active, and to increase appreciation of our local soft trails.
Every week or so I will lead a group walk on a different trail. Dates and times will depend on the weather forecast, and walks will be cancelled if it rains.
What is a soft trail? Simply, it is an unpaved trail. Its surface may be dirt, grass, or crushed rock/gravel. I am an avid mountain biker and know all these trails very well. I can guarantee that no one will get lost!
Please contact me if you have any questions.
You can view the route on MapMyRide.
Learn more about Sycamore Trails from the Central Iowa Trail Association.
