The wind was much appreciated in today's heat! The three of us got to explore Ewing's trails and appreciate the scenery. Thank you for coming!
Let’s visit Ewing Park again. Meet by 10:00 a.m. in the Ashley Okland Star Playground parking lot on south side of McKinley, just west of Indianola Avenue.
We’ll hike over to the other side of the soapbox derby track. There we’ll go up Trail 4 and down Trail 1. Then we’ll come back. If the dirt is muddy, we will walk only on the paved trails. Either way, we will walk slowly, think “stroll,” and no one will be left behind.
Most of the route is dirt singletrack, punctuated with with roots and rocks and other features. Hiking poles will be very useful for getting over features, but not a necessity. I will have some to share.
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 Ewing Park Trails from the Central Iowa Trail Association.
