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Gray's Lake beach – Gray's Lake Park loop from Des Moines

Mountain biking trails

Gray's Lake beach – Gray's Lake Park loop from Des Moines

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Gray's Lake beach – Gray's Lake Park loop from Des Moines

01:18

22.9km

50m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.39 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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2

3.56 km

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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12.6 km

Denman Woods

Nature Reserve

4

20.6 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

22.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

4.40 km

1.11 km

591 m

286 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

5.35 km

4.68 km

381 m

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