more stats
1,181 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
811 ft
High Point
9 ft
Altitude change
802 ft
Altitude min
802 ft
Altitude start
810 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
2.3%
Grade min
463 ft
Distance climb
719 ft
Distance flat

Deucalion Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fourmile MTB Park
    Des Moines, Iowa
  • Ref Number
    #102
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #320099 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #218871 in E-Biking
    • #311951 in Trail Running
    • #302442 in Hiking
    • #31679 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #17495 in Adaptive Biking
    • #46928 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #701 in Mountain Biking · Iowa [+]
    • #318 in E-Biking
    • #757 in Trail Running
    • #685 in Hiking
    • #111 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #61 in Adaptive Biking
    • #179 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Polk County Conservation

The son of a Greek god, Deucalion survived a great flood created by Zeus, and later reimagined a
greater, kinder human race. Along a parallel journey, this community survived a great flood and the
land was restored to a more natural state.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
Family friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 6 rides
  • Last: Apr 19, 2026
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Deucalion Trail Reports

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Aug 18, 2025 @ 11:26pm
Aug 18, 2025
 Clearly has not been maintained in weeks
Jul 28, 2025 @ 2:56pm
Jul 28, 2025
 Several trees and large branches on the trail and high brush crowding the trail. Trail hasn't been maintained in a while.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Deucalion located?
      Deucalion is located in Fourmile MTB Park, Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Fourmile MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.60777, -93.53123.
      ▼ How hard is Deucalion?
      Deucalion is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deucalion?
      Deucalion has 8 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 802 ft to 811 ft.
      ▼ Is Deucalion a point to point trail?
      Deucalion is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Deucalion?
      Deucalion is 1,181 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deucalion?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Deucalion. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Deucalion?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Deucalion are:
      • April (2 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Deucalion? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deucalion are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Deucalion?
      Deucalion is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 22 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 31 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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