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Walnut Creek Trail – Bill Riley Trail loop from Windsor Heights

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Walnut Creek Trail – Bill Riley Trail loop from Windsor Heights

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Walnut Creek Trail – Bill Riley Trail loop from Windsor Heights

02:05

20.1km

50m

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: April 21, 2026

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1.95 km

Walnut Creek Trail

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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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Bill Riley Trail

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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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10.1 km

Bill Riley Trail

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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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20.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

291 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

1.58 km

597 m

254 m

Elevation

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