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3.0 miles
Distance
225 ft
Climb
-231 ft
Descent
943 ft
High Point
-6 ft
Altitude change
810 ft
Altitude min
937 ft
Altitude start
932 ft
Altitude end
-14.8%
Grade max
14.4%
Grade min
5,240 ft
Distance climb
4,787 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Brown's Woods Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Brown's Woods
    Des Moines, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #11485 in Hiking [+]
    • #162040 in Trail Running
    • #17454 in Snowshoeing
    • #28007 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #11 in Hiking · Iowa [+]
    • #416 in Trail Running
    • #28 in Snowshoeing
    • #28 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Brown's Woods Loop is ranked #11 for hiking in Iowa. It is a 3 mile blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Des Moines Iowa. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Brown's Woods Loop located?
      Brown's Woods Loop is located in Brown's Woods, Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Brown's Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.54141, -93.70387.
      ▼ How hard is Brown's Woods Loop?
      Brown's Woods Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brown's Woods Loop?
      Brown's Woods Loop has 225 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 231 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 810 ft to 943 ft.
      ▼ Is Brown's Woods Loop a point to point trail?
      Brown's Woods Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Brown's Woods Loop?
      Brown's Woods Loop is 3.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brown's Woods Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Brown's Woods Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Brown's Woods Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Brown's Woods Loop are:
      • January (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Brown's Woods Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brown's Woods Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Brown's Woods Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 57 minutes to hike Brown's Woods Loop. The trail is 3.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Brown's Woods Loop?
      Brown's Woods Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 54 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 70 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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