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      Fast, flowing singletrack through the urban forest, smack in the middle of Des Moines.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Southwoods Parking google parking directions
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      Region Details
      • 6
      • 3
      • 11
      • 9

      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 16, 2022
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      29
      Trails Mountain Bike
      29
      Trails Hike
      29
      Trails Trail Running
      29
      Total Distance
      35 miles
      Total Descent
      1,960 ft
      Total Vertical
      157 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      951 ft
      Reports
      885
      Photos
      20
      Ridden Counter
      2,058

      Photos of Center Trails Mountain Bike

      trail: Hillside
      37 |
      Dec 7, 2022 @ 9:55am
      Dec 7, 2022
      27 |
      Dec 7, 2022 @ 9:55am
      Dec 7, 2022
      29 |
      Aug 14, 2022 @ 6:13pm
      Aug 14, 2022
      49 |
      Aug 14, 2022 @ 6:12pm
      Aug 14, 2022
      35 |
      Nov 18, 2021 @ 10:35am
      Nov 18, 2021
      trail: Levee Trail
      25 |
      Oct 24, 2021 @ 2:46am
      Oct 24, 2021
      78 |
      Oct 17, 2020 @ 12:01pm
      Oct 17, 2020
      trail: Fingers
      80 |
      Jul 26, 2020 @ 10:27am
      Jul 26, 2020

      Videos of Center Trails Mountain Bike

      Denmans Woods | Center Trails | Des Moines Iowa

      12:42 | 212 | Jul 18, 2021
      Phillys Pholly | Center Trails | Des Moines Iowa

      3:14 | 101 | Jul 18, 2021
      Roller Coaster | Center Trails | Des Moines Iowa

      4:45 | 109 | Jul 18, 2021
      Fingers | Center Trails | Des Moines Iowa

      5:07 | 75 | Jul 18, 2021
      Center Trail Mountain Biking 2019 // Des...

      7:56 | 153 | Aug 25, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      user #2712278Iholmgr83wishlisttrailDenman Woods Trail and 1 more
      Mar 3, 2023 @ 9:09pm
      Mar 3, 2023
      user #2710848jstegemanaddreportRacoon River Peninsula and 5 more
      Jan 22, 2023 @ 4:25pm
      Jan 22, 2023
      user #941384ianickaddphoto at Hillside in Des Moines, Iowa, United States and 1 more
      Dec 7, 2022 @ 9:55am
      Dec 7, 2022
      user #1970635bennettbiberaddreportJ11 and 13 more
      Oct 20, 2022 @ 8:29pm
      Oct 20, 2022
      user #1970635bennettbiberaddreportJ11 and 13 more
      Oct 10, 2022 @ 3:03am
      Oct 10, 2022

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #3089288gdzen23trailRhythm TrailMidsummer vegetation including stinging nettle...
      Jul 17, 2022 @ 7:14pm
      Jul 17, 2022
      user #2423591FishbuilttrailConnector TrailFencing has been added on paved path side that...
      Nov 18, 2021 @ 7:33am
      Nov 18, 2021
      user #2884679shaerossettitrailSquirrel's Nest TrailThis trail is permanently CLOSED and is...
      Oct 18, 2021 @ 9:36am
      Oct 18, 2021
      user #864119pfchurchilltrailPhilly’s PhollyThis is not signed as Hillside on the signs in...
      Sep 15, 2021 @ 10:03am
      Sep 15, 2021
      user #864119pfchurchilltrailFingersCalled Fingers on the sign.
      Sep 15, 2021 @ 10:02am
      Sep 15, 2021

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Southwoods3.3 km
      Sycamore South 45.1 km
      Ewing Park 7 4 26 km
      Sycamore 5 96.8 km
      Easter Lake Park6.9 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2935 miles1,962 ft11 miles157 ft
      #1,596#866198852,901
      Hike2935 miles1,962 ft11 miles157 ft
      #1,212#75788533
      Trail Running2935 miles1,962 ft11 miles157 ft
      #1,216#754188552
      • By brenthillier NSMBA TRAILFORKS & contributors
      • Admins: Mxtyphoon, CITA
      • #16905 - 3,339 views
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