Kinda damp, but the ground stayed frozen enough for us to finish our walk. Thanks for coming!
Join us for another walk at Center Trails in Des Moines. This time we will walk the south half of Rollercoaster and some of the paved trail through the area for a total of 1.5 miles. Meet in the Ashworth Pool parking lot at the end of 45th Street by 10:00 a.m. We will walk slowly, think “stroll,” and no one will be left behind. With or without snow, there will be much to see in these urban woods. It’s a fun way to meet other people and enjoy some fresh air.
Both the paved and dirt parts of this route will be hilly. The trail is dirt singletrack, punctuated with with roots and rocks. Hiking poles are useful, but not a necessity.
Every week or so I lead a group walk on a different trail.
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.
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.
Learn more about Center Trails from the Central Iowa Trail Association.
