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

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

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

01:32

26.3km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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3.47 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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10.2 km

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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12.5 km

Walnut Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Walnut Creek Trail is a 3.2-mile, flat, paved multi-use trail that serves as a vital connector within the Des Moines metropolitan area's extensive trail network. Starting in Windsor Heights, …

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13.8 km

Colby Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Colby Park is a large recreational area planted beside a church and tucked into a multi-use paved trail. They have a MASSIVE playground for kiddos, wide open grassy areas, picnic …

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13.8 km

Colby Park BCycle Bike Share Station

Highlight • Rest Area

There’s a group called BCycle Bike Share (owned by Bicycle Transit Systems). They have these stations along the trail (Clive Greenbelt) that allow you to rent traditional or electronic bikes. …

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21.8 km

Bill Riley - Meredith Trail Open Space

Nature Reserve

26.3 km

End point

Parking

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