more stats
2,608 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-80 ft
Descent
00:03:04
Avg time
-69 ft
Altitude change
827 ft
Altitude min
904 ft
Altitude max
896 ft
Altitude start
827 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-17.4%
Grade max
6.6%
Grade min
200 ft
Distance climb
1,637 ft
Distance down
771 ft
Distance flat
00:03:04
Avg time

Poolside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Center Trails
    Des Moines, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #179590 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #87480 in Trail Running
    • #119523 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #385 in Mountain Biking · Iowa [+]
    • #175 in Trail Running
    • #243 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A popular extension for Rollercoaster. One final climb up onto the eastern valley slope is rewarded with a fast downhill-esque descent overlooking the swimming pool. Beware of the road crossing just past the halfway point.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Poolside Trail Reports

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Dec 1, 2025 @ 9:52pm (America/Chicago)
Dec 1, 2025
 Powdery, still needs packed
Aug 18, 2025 @ 11:31pm
Aug 18, 2025
I about fell, bumpy as always 10/10 would race pace again
May 5, 2025 @ 7:36pm
May 5, 2025
Apr 5, 2025 @ 4:58pm
Apr 5, 2025
Apr 14, 2024 @ 6:49am
Apr 14, 2024
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on Dec 1, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Poolside located?
      Poolside is located in Center Trails, Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Center Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.58079, -93.67944.
      ▼ How hard is Poolside?
      Poolside is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Poolside?
      Poolside has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 827 ft to 904 ft.
      ▼ Is Poolside a point to point trail?
      Poolside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Poolside?
      Poolside is 2,608 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Poolside?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Poolside. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Poolside? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Poolside are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Poolside?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Poolside. The trail is 2,608 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Poolside?
      Poolside is a very popular trail. There have been 1,992 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,544 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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