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3,648 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-37 ft
Descent
847 ft
High Point
810 ft
Altitude min
814 ft
Altitude start
814 ft
Altitude end
-10.7%
Grade max
8%
Grade min
1,047 ft
Distance climb
1,115 ft
Distance down
1,424 ft
Distance flat

Hydro Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fourmile MTB Park
    Des Moines, Iowa
  • Ref Number
    #104
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 65 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #231386 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101538 in E-Biking
    • #304944 in Trail Running
    • #86365 in Hiking
    • #17489 in Adaptive Biking
    • #13506 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #512 in Mountain Biking · Iowa [+]
    • #152 in E-Biking
    • #742 in Trail Running
    • #145 in Hiking
    • #60 in Adaptive Biking
    • #50 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, 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
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Polk County Conservation

This is the longest singe trail section, looping around the perimeter. Use it as your guide to ride the
system in myriad cycles. The flow is designed to mimic the hydrological cycle found in nature.

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

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 34 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Aug 18, 2025 @ 11:15pm
Aug 18, 2025
 Road last week and it was clear that it had not been maintained for a little bit there was a large tree down and plants very close to the trail...
Jan 24, 2025 @ 2:06pm
Jan 24, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hydro located?
      Hydro 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 41.61126, -93.52876.
      ▼ How hard is Hydro?
      Hydro is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hydro?
      Hydro has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 810 ft to 847 ft.
      ▼ Is Hydro a point to point trail?
      Hydro is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hydro?
      Hydro is 3,648 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hydro?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hydro. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hydro? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hydro are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Hydro?
      Hydro is a moderately popular trail. There have been 104 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 501 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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