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Walnut Creek Trail – Colby Park loop from Vista Dr & 66th St

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United States
Iowa
Polk County
West Des Moines

Walnut Creek Trail – Colby Park loop from Vista Dr & 66th St

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5,129

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Walnut Creek Trail – Colby Park loop from Vista Dr & 66th St

01:42

29.3km

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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16.5 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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17.8 km

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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17.8 km

Colby Park

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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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29.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

1.41 km

263 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

13.9 km

263 m

< 100 m

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