This park, named for Iowa conservation pioneer Margo Frankel, offers a quiet escape in a wooded ravine. The paths take you under a canopy of large oak and hickory trees, which are home to …

With more than 78 Des Moines trails covering 4234 miles, you're bound to find a perfect trail like Heart of Iowa Nature Trail or Bloomington Road Trail. View detailed trail descriptions, trail …

Discover some of Iowa's most scenic trails perfect for outdoor recreation, and find trail maps to help you navigate the 600 miles in the Greater Des Moines area.

Center Trails boasts around 13 miles of trail segments. They range from easy to moderately challenging. Most are fast, flowing single track through woods while Hillside provides some …

Iowa Confluence Water Trails (ICON) will connect 80+improvements across 150 miles of rivers and creeks in the DSM region, providing easy access for kayakers, anglers and campers, as …

Des Moines, Iowa Looking for the best hiking in Des Moines? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Des Moines. The detailed guides, …

Named after former U.S. Congressman Neal Smith from Iowa, the Neal Smith Trail allows for year-round outdoor activities including hiking, biking, running, rollerblading, snowshoeing and …

Great Western Trail A 19-mile journey awaits you! Hike, bike, run, walk, or cross-country ski along the former Great Western Railroad between Des Moines and Martensdale. This trail connects …

We want to help you get outside. Our interactive mobile app and website, Iowa By Trail, connects Iowans to trails and surrounding natural areas.

Explore the most popular running trails near Des Moines with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like …