It's a very windy National Walking Day! We kept our ears covered and stayed warm, though. Trail was damp but walkable, and we saw pretty spring flowers!
National Walking Day is April 3rd! 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.
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 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!
Our meetup spot is the small parking area on 45th Street on the south end of the Greenwood Park Lagoon. From the Des Moines Art Center at 4500 Grand, turn south on 45th, and drive until you are past the lagoon.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Learn more about Center Trails from the Central Iowa Trail Association.
Learn more about National Walking Day from the American Heart Association.
