We celebrated National Trails Day at Sycamore Trails (Johnston, Iowa) with a 1-mile walk, a 5K hike, and a trail run. Thank you Amber and the Capital Striders Turkeys for suggesting and leading the run!
The recent storms left a lot of downed trees and the river was up over parts of the trail. Thank you to all the volunteers who have been out clearing! We admired their handiwork and kicked/tossed a lot of remaining sticks off the trail. We also picked up a little trash.
We enjoyed the trail that was available. It’s always good to get away from the sounds of cars and listen to the river and the birds.
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National Trails Day is Saturday, June 1, and we have big plans!
Sponsored by the American Hiking Society, this national observance provides the perfect opportunity to set off on a local trail with others in your community. Join the movement to give back to trails and build a world where everyone feels welcome and has access to enjoy the great outdoors.
We will meet at 9:00 a.m. in the gravel parking lot on the south side of 66th Avenue, just west of the Des Moines River. We can chat a few moments to get to know each other and decide how far each of us wants to hike or run.
5K (3-Mile) Hike, led by Katherine
1-Mile Walk, led by Peggy
5–8 Mile Trail Run, led by Amber and the Capital Striders Turkeys
To give back to the trails, bags will be available that you can stick in your pocket in case you see any trash. The recent storms downed many trees. Volunteers have been out clearing them, and there are plenty of sticks we can toss off the trail.
Take the National Trails Day® Pledge and promise to leave the trails and the outdoor community better than you found them. Take the pledge by June 8 to be entered to win premium gear prize packs.
Please share your photos of the event online!
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Please contact me if you have any questions.
RSVP (optional) on Facebook.
Our National Trails Day event is listed on the American Hiking Society’s website. You can also learn more about National Trails Day at their site.
Learn more about Sycamore Trails from the Central Iowa Trail Association.
