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      Banner 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.
      AKA: Summerland State Park
      Parking google parking directions
      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.
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      Region Status
      Open as of May 11, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      20
      Trails Mountain Bike
      20
      Trails Hike
      20
      Trails Trail Running
      20
      Total Distance
      26 miles
      Total Descent
      753 ft
      Total Vertical
      197 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      979 ft
      Reports
      98
      Photos
      41
      Ridden Counter
      1,741

      Photos of Banner Lakes Mountain Bike

      21 |
      Nov 19, 2023 @ 2:21pm
      Nov 19, 2023
      27 |
      May 4, 2023 @ 8:22am
      May 4, 2023
      trail: Riverside
      39 |
      Jan 18, 2023 @ 12:10pm
      Jan 18, 2023
      trail: Riverside
      33 |
      Jan 18, 2023 @ 12:10pm
      Jan 18, 2023
      trail: Riverside
      38 |
      Jan 18, 2023 @ 12:10pm
      Jan 18, 2023
      trail: Rambo
      47 |
      Jan 18, 2023 @ 12:07pm
      Jan 18, 2023
      trail: Rambo
      37 |
      Jan 18, 2023 @ 12:07pm
      Jan 18, 2023
      trail: Rambo
      45 |
      Jan 18, 2023 @ 12:07pm
      Jan 18, 2023

      Videos of Banner Lakes Mountain Bike

      New Ed Trail | Banner Lakes Mountain Biking |...
      4:29 | 173 | Jul 18, 2021 , Summerset
      Banner Lakes Mountain Biking | All the Features!

      17:55 | 344 | Nov 3, 2020
      Banner Trails - Coal Miner's Daughter
      4:41 | 802 | Aug 14, 2018 , Summerset
      Banner Trails - Riverside
      trail: Riverside
      5:57 | 399 | Aug 14, 2018 , Summerset

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Riverside
      May 11, 2024 @ 8:45am
      May 11, 2024
      Variablesoft in some low areas.MarcusJ3AD09
      Corner Pocket
      May 11, 2024 @ 8:45am
      May 11, 2024
      Variablesoft in some low areas.MarcusJ3AD09
      Missing Link
      May 11, 2024 @ 8:44am
      May 11, 2024
      Variablesoft in some lower areas.MarcusJ3AD09
      New Ed Beach
      May 11, 2024 @ 8:44am
      May 11, 2024
      Variablesoft in some low areas.MarcusJ3AD09
      Coal Miner's Daughter
      May 11, 2024 @ 8:43am
      May 11, 2024
      Variablesoft in some low areas.MarcusJ3AD09
      Stiletto
      May 11, 2024 @ 8:42am
      May 11, 2024
      VariableSoft in some lower areas.MarcusJ3AD09
      Break Line
      May 11, 2024 @ 8:42am
      May 11, 2024
      VariableTree down, can be stepped over.MarcusJ3AD09
      New Ed Connector
      Oct 14, 2023 @ 3:52am
      Oct 14, 2023
      DryMarcusJ3AD09
      Elevator
      Oct 7, 2022 @ 4:43pm
      Oct 7, 2022
      Dryshovelout
      Rambo
      Oct 7, 2022 @ 4:42pm
      Oct 7, 2022
      Dryshovelout

      Activity Feed

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      RSHites24riddentrailactivity #61801776 and 1 more
      Nov 14, 2024 @ 8:01pm
      Nov 14, 2024
      RSHites24riddentrailactivity #61798413 and 10 more
      Nov 14, 2024 @ 5:00pm
      Nov 14, 2024
      RSHites24addphotoactivity #61793619
      Nov 14, 2024 @ 3:04pm
      Nov 14, 2024
      RSHites24wishlistregionactivity #61729887
      Nov 13, 2024 @ 9:21am
      Nov 13, 2024
      RSHites24wishlisttrailactivity #61724663 and 14 more
      Nov 13, 2024 @ 7:22am
      Nov 13, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Ewing Park 7 4 26.7 km
      Easter Lake Park6.9 km
      Center Trails 8 911.4 km
      Fourmile MTB Park 3 411.5 km
      Southwoods Park 1 213.3 km

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      Bike & Skill Parks

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      The Farm MXskill parkSummerset

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2026 miles755 ft10 miles197 ft
      #2,413#1,28837981865
      Hike2026 miles755 ft10 miles197 ft
      #1,879#1,1421987
      Trail Running2026 miles755 ft10 miles197 ft
      #1,881#1,140988
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