Des Moines Art Center – Gray's Lake Park loop from Des Moines Art Center

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Des Moines Art Center – Gray's Lake Park loop from Des Moines Art Center

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Des Moines Art Center – Gray's Lake Park loop from Des Moines Art Center

01:35

15.2km

70m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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118 m

Des Moines Art Center

Highlight • Monument

The Des Moines Art Center was established in 1948 and began with a mission to enrich lives through the power of art. Today, the museum still offers over 5,000 works …

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751 m

Greenwood Park Lagoon and Amphitheater

Highlight • Lake

Greenwood Park Lagoon is a small, 2.3-acre pond within Greenwood Park.

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4.09 km

Bill Riley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Bill Riley Trail is a 2.7-mile paved pathway that winds through wooded areas, including Ashworth Park, and crosses the Raccoon River via a rustic trestle bridge. The trail is …

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6.69 km

Gray's Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

Gray's Lake Park has a total size of 166-acres and is located in the heart of Des Moines. The lake of the same name is the park's main feature and …

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8.74 km

This sandy beach at Gray’s Lake is a great spot to pause during or after your hike. Dip your feet in the water, relax on the sand, or even have a quick picnic before finishing the loop around the lake.

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9.91 km

Bill Riley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Bill Riley Trail is a 2.7-mile paved pathway that winds through wooded areas, including Ashworth Park, and crosses the Raccoon River via a rustic trestle bridge. The trail is …

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15.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

790 m

373 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.60 km