The rain overnight didn't cause any trouble at all. There wasn't even any water at the creek crossings! Thank you for coming and for exploring the new trail they added since my last visit with me. I hope to see you at Center Trails on Tuesday the 29th!
Join us for a trip around the outer loop at Southwoods Park! This sweet park is just off 35th Street, south of Mills Civic Parkway, in West Des Moines. Meet by 10:00 a.m. in the disc golf course parking lot.
We will walk up the paved trail from the lot to the singletrack and go all the way around the outer loop including the south loop. The distance is a little over one mile. If the water at the creek crossings to access the south loop is too high, we will modify the route.
We will walk slowly, think “stroll,” and no one will be left behind. If the dirt is muddy, we will walk on the paved trail around the West Des Moines City Hall pond instead.
Southwoods Park is hilly. The trails here are relatively clear of roots and rocks, compared to other local dirt trails. Hiking poles are useful, but not a necessity.
I lead group walks on different trails a few times a month. This free series is designed 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 Southwoods Park from West Des Moines Parks & Recreation.
