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  2. IA
  3. …Southwestern Iowa
  4. …Des Moines
  5. Saylorville Reservoir Recreation Area
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“A paved bike path used to tie two sections of mountain bike trail together. ”

Gary Barber
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5.4

Miles

8.7

KM
Paved Path

857' 261 m

High

802' 244 m

Low

177' 54 m

Up

151' 46 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

8%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This is a paved bike trail that starts on NW 62nd St. in Johnston and ends at the trestle bridge just south of Euclid in Des Moines. It has a small hill near Johnston but is otherwise very flat. Additionally, this trail is very scenic as it runs along the Des Moines River.

Contacts

Local Club: Central Iowa Trail Association

Land Manager: Iowa DNR

Shared By:

Gary Barber
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  2.5 from 2 votes

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in Saylorville Reservoir Recreation Area

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#8

in Saylorville Reservoir…

#263

in Iowa

#36,094

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South Parking lot
Mar 22, 2015 near Urbandale, IA
Connector trail
Mar 22, 2015 near Johnston, IA

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