Thank you for coming. I had fun showing you the trail!
Join us for a 1.2-mile walk at Center Trails in Des Moines. Meet in the parking area on 45th Street, just south of the Greenwood Park Lagoon*, by 10:00 a.m. We will walk slowly, think “stroll,” and no one will be left behind. There is much to see in these urban woods. It’s a fun way to meet other people and enjoy some fresh air.
* The automated dot on the Google map may be incorrect. Please look at the location of the yellow star on the route map below.
This route covers parts of trails named Rollercoaster and Hillside, so you’d be right if you think it is hilly! The distance is just 1.2 miles, however. The trail is dirt singletrack, punctuated with with roots and rocks. Hiking poles are useful, but not a necessity.
Every week or so I will 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.
You can view the route on Ride with GPS.
Learn more about Center Trails from the Central Iowa Trail Association.
