The singletrack trails were too muddy to walk (though you could see that some people have been). Luckily we have plenty of paved trails, too! Saw the fruit still hanging on the sycamore trees.
Join us for another walk at Sycamore Trails in Johnston! The weather forecast looks great. Meet by 10:00 a.m. at the gravel parking lot off of 66th Avenue, just west of the Des Moines River.
The plan is to walk the singletrack (dirt) trail. We will go counter-clockwise and include the “Fresh Cut” loop. Our distance will be 1.6 miles. If the trail is muddy, we will walk the paved trail instead. Either way, we will walk slowly, think “stroll,” and no one will be left behind. 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.
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 Sycamore Trails from the Central Iowa Trail Association.
