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SaveBanner Lakes is host to around 5.5 miles of singletrack. They range from easy to difficult. Most are tight singletrack through woods, or on top of the former strip-mine's tailings. They flow well and fast. Prepare for some short, challenging climbs and being rewarded with fast descents.
Start at the parking lot nearest the entrance. Ride into the park on the main road. The entrance to Coal Miner's Daughter will be on your left.
A recommended run starts with Coal Miner's Daughter, New Ed Beach, Missing Link, Corner Pocket, Riverside, and Extra Credit.
Start at the parking lot nearest the entrance. Ride into the park on the main road. The entrance to Coal Miner's Daughter will be on your left.
A recommended run starts with Coal Miner's Daughter, New Ed Beach, Missing Link, Corner Pocket, Riverside, and Extra Credit.
source: Central Iowa Trails Association
AKA: Summerland State Park

Access Info:
Summerset State Park is located on IA Highway 69 about 10 miles south of Des Moines.
Highway 69 is easy to pick-up - it is SE 14th St. in Des Moines, or take the Highway 5 bypass around the south side of Des Moines and take the Indianola (70A or 70B depending on direction) exit.
From Indianola head north on Highway 69.
Highway 69 is easy to pick-up - it is SE 14th St. in Des Moines, or take the Highway 5 bypass around the south side of Des Moines and take the Indianola (70A or 70B depending on direction) exit.
From Indianola head north on Highway 69.
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- Mountain Bike
24 trails
- Hike
24 trails
- Trail Running
24 trails
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 23, 2022Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 21
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 24
- Trails Hike
- 24
- Trails Trail Running
- 24
- Total Distance
- 39 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,068 ft
- Total Vertical
- 197 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 979 ft
- Reports
- 92
- Photos
- 35
- Ridden Counter
- 974
Popular Banner Lakes Mountain Biking Trails
Banner Lakes Mountain Bike Routes
title | rating | distance |
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Banner Full Lap - All Loops | 7 miles |
Photos of Banner Lakes Mountain Bike
trail: Riverside
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Jan 18, 2023 @ 12:10pm
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trail: Riverside
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Jan 18, 2023 @ 12:10pm
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trail: Riverside
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Jan 18, 2023 @ 12:10pm
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trail: Rambo
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Jan 18, 2023 @ 12:07pm
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trail: Rambo
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Jan 18, 2023 @ 12:07pm
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trail: Rambo
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Jan 18, 2023 @ 12:07pm
Jan 18, 2023
trail: New Ed Beach
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Jan 18, 2023 @ 12:06pm
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trail: New Ed Beach
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Jan 18, 2023 @ 12:06pm
Jan 18, 2023Videos of Banner Lakes Mountain Bike

trail: New Ed Beach
4:29 |
90 |
Jul 18, 2021 , Des Moines

trail: Coal Miner's Daughter
4:41 |
618 |
Aug 14, 2018 , Des Moines

trail: Riverside
5:57 |
318 |
Aug 14, 2018 , Des Moines
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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Riverside | Oct 7, 2022 @ 4:43pm Oct 7, 2022 | Dry | shovelout | ||
Fullevator | Oct 7, 2022 @ 4:43pm Oct 7, 2022 | Dry | shovelout | ||
Rambo | Oct 7, 2022 @ 4:42pm Oct 7, 2022 | Dry | shovelout | ||
Corner Pocket | Oct 7, 2022 @ 4:42pm Oct 7, 2022 | Dry | shovelout | ||
New Ed Beach | Oct 7, 2022 @ 4:42pm Oct 7, 2022 | Dry | shovelout | ||
Coal Miner's Daughter | Oct 7, 2022 @ 4:42pm Oct 7, 2022 | Dry | shovelout | ||
Break Line | Oct 7, 2022 @ 4:41pm Oct 7, 2022 | Dry | shovelout | ||
Dog Bone | Sep 22, 2022 @ 6:24am Sep 22, 2022 | Ideal | SINGLE-L | ||
Problem Child | Sep 22, 2022 @ 6:24am Sep 22, 2022 | Ideal | SINGLE-L | ||
Missing Link | Sep 22, 2022 @ 6:24am Sep 22, 2022 | Ideal | SINGLE-L |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date | |
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![]() | shovelout | wishlist | trail | Coal Miner's Daughter | Feb 2, 2023 @ 4:53pm 22 hours |
![]() | shovelout | ridden | trail | Coal Miner's Daughter | Feb 2, 2023 @ 4:53pm 22 hours |
![]() | SINGLE-L | update | route | Banner Full Lap - All Loops | Jan 25, 2023 @ 8:36am Jan 25, 2023 |
![]() | SINGLE-L | add | photo | in My City and 10 more | Jan 18, 2023 @ 11:53am Jan 18, 2023 |
![]() | SINGLE-L | ridden | trail | Stiletto | Jan 18, 2023 @ 11:52am Jan 18, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
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Ewing Park | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6.7 km | |
Easter Lake Park | 6.9 km | ||||
Center Trails | 11 | 9 | 11.4 km | ||
Southwoods | 13.3 km | ||||
Sycamore South | 4 | 14.4 km |
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Completionist16 awarded
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Central Iowa Trails Association
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Des Moines Bike CollectiveBike Shop
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Beaverdale BicyclesBike Shop
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Barr Bicycle & FitnessBike Shop
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Modern BikeBike Shop
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Ichi BikeBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 24 | 39 miles | 1,066 ft | 12 miles | 197 ft | #2,129 | #1,128 | 35 | 92 | 1 | 407 | |
Hike | 24 | 39 miles | 1,066 ft | 12 miles | 197 ft | #1,655 | #992 | 92 | 2 | |||
Trail Running | 24 | 39 miles | 1,066 ft | 12 miles | 197 ft | #1,656 | #990 | 92 | 1 |
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