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      Fast, flowing singletrack through the urban forest, smack in the middle of Des Moines.
      source: Central Iowa Trails Association
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Parking google parking directions
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      Region Details
      • 2
      • 8
      • 9

      Region Status
      Caution as of May 5, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      19
      Trails Mountain Bike
      28
      Trails E-Bike
      5
      Trails Hike
      28
      Trails Trail Running
      28
      Total Distance
      19 miles
      Total Descent
      964 ft
      Total Vertical
      156 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      951 ft
      Reports
      951
      Photos
      17
      Ridden Counter
      3,073

      Photos of Center Trails Mountain Bike

      trail: Hillside
      94 |
      Dec 7, 2022 @ 9:55am
      Dec 7, 2022
      87 |
      Dec 7, 2022 @ 9:55am
      Dec 7, 2022
      76 |
      Nov 18, 2021 @ 10:35am
      Nov 18, 2021
      report
      trail: Fingers
      57 |
      Nov 5, 2021 @ 11:01am
      Nov 5, 2021
      125 |
      Oct 17, 2020 @ 12:01pm
      Oct 17, 2020
      trail: Fingers
      136 |
      Jul 26, 2020 @ 10:27am
      Jul 26, 2020
      trail: Rollercoaster
      133 |
      Jul 26, 2020 @ 10:15am
      Jul 26, 2020
      trail: Rollercoaster
      111 |
      Jul 26, 2020 @ 10:14am
      Jul 26, 2020

      Videos of Center Trails Mountain Bike

      Denmans Woods | Center Trails | Des Moines Iowa

      12:42 | 598 | Jul 18, 2021
      Phillys Pholly | Center Trails | Des Moines Iowa

      3:14 | 171 | Jul 18, 2021
      Roller Coaster | Center Trails | Des Moines Iowa

      4:45 | 247 | Jul 18, 2021
      Fingers | Center Trails | Des Moines Iowa

      5:07 | 154 | Jul 18, 2021
      Center Trail Mountain Biking 2019 // Des...

      7:56 | 204 | Aug 25, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Hillside Access
      May 5, 2025 @ 7:36pm
      May 5, 2025
      		 DryPhilipRxqpYo
      Fingers
      May 5, 2025 @ 7:36pm
      May 5, 2025
      		 DryPhilipRxqpYo
      Hillside
      May 5, 2025 @ 7:36pm
      May 5, 2025
      		 DryPhilipRxqpYo
      Hillside Trail
      May 5, 2025 @ 7:36pm
      May 5, 2025
      		 DryPhilipRxqpYo
      Poolside
      May 5, 2025 @ 7:36pm
      May 5, 2025
      		 DryPhilipRxqpYo
      Rollercoaster Extension
      May 5, 2025 @ 7:36pm
      May 5, 2025
      		 DryPhilipRxqpYo
      Rollercoaster
      May 5, 2025 @ 7:36pm
      May 5, 2025
      		 DryPhilipRxqpYo
      Hillside Trail
      Apr 5, 2025 @ 4:58pm
      Apr 5, 2025
      		 Idealrydog450r
      Philly’s Pholly
      Apr 5, 2025 @ 4:58pm
      Apr 5, 2025
      		 Idealrydog450r
      J11
      Apr 5, 2025 @ 4:58pm
      Apr 5, 2025
      		 Idealrydog450r

      Activity Feed

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      PhilipRxqpYoaddreportactivity #71086463 and 6 more
      May 5, 2025 @ 8:41pm
      May 5, 2025
      JakeF2aphcwishlistregionactivity #69476903
      Apr 12, 2025 @ 8:03am
      Apr 12, 2025
      rydog450raddreportactivity #69103145 and 9 more
      Apr 6, 2025 @ 3:54am
      Apr 6, 2025
      DavidGannon1drriddentrailactivity #68504755
      Mar 27, 2025 @ 7:44am
      Mar 27, 2025
      MinnesotaToppswishlisttrailactivity #62890747
      Dec 8, 2024 @ 8:08pm
      Dec 8, 2024

      Recent Comments

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

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Southwoods Park 1 23.3 km
      Sycamore South 4 15.1 km
      Ewing Park 7 4 26 km
      Sycamore 7 96.8 km
      Easter Lake Park6.9 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2519 miles965 ft4 miles154 ft
      		#1,608#871169735,940
      E-Bike52,487 ft3 ft673 ft7 ft
      		90162
      Hike2819 miles965 ft4 miles154 ft
      		#1,202#75897380
      Trail Running2819 miles965 ft4 miles154 ft
      		#1,205#7511973115
      • By brenthillierTF Pro NSMBA TRAILFORKS & contributors
      • Admins: CITA
      • #16905 - 4,776 views

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