Gray's Lake Park – Neal Smith Trail loop from Park Avenue Apartments

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Gray's Lake Park – Neal Smith Trail loop from Park Avenue Apartments

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Gray's Lake Park – Neal Smith Trail loop from Park Avenue Apartments

01:11

19.7km

60m

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 3, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.44 km for 154 m

After 9.12 km for 70 m

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Parking

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3.87 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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Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge is a car-free bridge that gives you the chance to enjoy a pleasant ride or walk across the Des Moines River—even at night, thanks to its good lighting.

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Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Highlight • Monument

Nice change in the otherwise typical MidWest

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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Highlight • Structure

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is located in the center of Des Moines and has a size of about 17 acres. It includes a Café and multiple gardens where young and old can learn about endemic plants and flowers.

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9.95 km

Neal Smith Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Neal Smith Trail is a 26-mile trail through Des Moines along the Des Moines River. It is fully paved and traffic free, so it is a great way to move through the heavily populated city.

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Raccoon River

Highlight • River

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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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