The three of us got trucking a bit faster than a stroll pace, but I think we still met the spirit of a stroll! No one got left behind and we took time to enjoy the scenery and take photos of flowers.
Thank you for coming! I hope to see you Tuesday the 21st at Sycamore.
Join us for our hilliest walk yet! We will walk Hillside at Center Trails in Des Moines. Meet in the Ashworth Pool parking lot at the end of 45th Street by 10:00 a.m.
This walk takes the outer loop of Hillside and returns through Fingers and more for a total of 2.1 miles. If the trails are muddy, we will take to the paved trails instead. Either way, we will walk slowly, think “stroll,” and no one will be left behind.
The trail name is Hillside, and it will be hilly. The route is dirt singletrack, with many roots and rocks. Hiking poles will be quite useful on this route, 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.
