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Des Moines Art Center – Gray's Lake beach loop from Des Moines International Airport

Mountain biking trails

Des Moines Art Center – Gray's Lake beach loop from Des Moines International Airport

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(4299)

13,715

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Des Moines Art Center – Gray's Lake beach loop from Des Moines International Airport

02:12

33.7km

190m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.4 km for 92 m

After 17.8 km for 92 m

After 18.5 km for 317 m

After 33.6 km for 67 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

11.1 km

Denman's Woods

Highlight • Forest

Denman's Woods have scenic multi-use trails through lush forests and streams and are home to diverse wildlife habitats. This area is a peaceful getaway for bikers and hikers. During the …

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2

17.7 km

Des Moines Art Center

Highlight • Monument

The Des Moines Art Center was established in 1948 and began with a mission to enrich lives through the power of art. Today, the museum still offers over 5,000 works …

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3

18.7 km

Greenwood Park Lagoon and Amphitheater

Highlight • Lake

Greenwood Park Lagoon is a small, 2.3-acre pond within Greenwood Park.

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4

25.7 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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5

27.8 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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B

33.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

6.78 km

5.90 km

4.10 km

3.13 km

2.19 km

156 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

9.77 km

9.59 km

2.93 km

471 m

164 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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