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Gray's Lake Park – Raccoon River loop from Valley West Mall

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Gray's Lake Park – Raccoon River loop from Valley West Mall

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Gray's Lake Park – Raccoon River loop from Valley West Mall

02:31

43.0km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.3 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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16.9 km

Gray's Lake beach

Highlight • Beach

This sandy beach at Gray’s Lake is a great spot to pause during or after your hike. Dip your feet in the water, relax on the sand, or even have a quick picnic before finishing the loop around the lake.

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18.3 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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22.6 km

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This iconic bridge spans the Des Moines River, linking the east and west sides of the city at the northern edge of the riverwalk loop. This single-arch pedestrian bridge features …

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23.3 km

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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25.8 km

Raccoon River

Highlight • River

As you make your way over the bridge you will catch views of the Raccoon River, a tributary of the Des Moines River. Stretching over 30.8 miles, this river winds …

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29.3 km

Bill Riley - Meredith Trail Open Space

Nature Reserve

43.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

3.12 km

305 m

171 m

126 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

19.4 km

1.32 km

264 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Sunday 7 June

24°C

21°C

98 %

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Gray's Lake Park – Raccoon River loop from Valley West Mall

Gray's Lake beach

Gray's Lake Park

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Raccoon River

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