Greater Des Moines Volkssport Assn., Iowa
Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023
Adair, IA - Bonnie Christensen Remembrance Walk
123280Adair is an example of a rural Iowa small town located at the west end of the White Pole Road Scenic Byway.
Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023
Bloomfield, IA - Bloomfield Town Walk
123714Bloomfield lies along Iowa's Historic Hills Scenic Byway and is home to many Amish shops. Among the historic buildings is the post office which contains the John Sharp mural, "Autumn in Iowa".
Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023
Cedar Falls, IA - Downtown and Trails
123281Gateway Park is just steps from Melendy Park which contains the "Gateway to Trails" sculpture and confluence of several of the area trails. Walk passes several historic buildings and museums.
Apr 1st, 2023 to Dec 31st, 2023
Des Moines, IA - Easter Lake Covered Bridge Walk
123637Easter Lake Park is a hidden gem in the middle of the city and sits on the site of Polk County's last operating coal mine. The walk passes through the Owens Covered Bridge, the last one in Polk County
Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023
Fairfield, IA - Jefferson County Walk
123282Walking in southeast Iowa offers beautiful landscapes around lakes and through woods. Fairfield was recently named as one of America's best small towns by the Smithsonian Magazine.
Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023
Jefferson, IA - Bell Tower with Rooftop Mural Views
123789The walk features several unique features: Mahaney Bell Tower, rooftop and city murals, Greene County Historical Museum, Greene County Freedom Rock and the founder of the Gallup Poll's birthplace.
Apr 1st, 2023 to Dec 31st, 2023
Madrid, IA - High Trestle Bridge Trail
123718This walk is an out and back on a converted railroad bed that crosses the Des Moines River on a breathtaking 13-story high trestle bridge. The lighted bridge is spectacular at night.
Apr 1st, 2023 to Dec 31st, 2023
Pella, IA - Dutch Heritage Walk
123649Pella is America's Dutch Treasure. Walk past Dutch architecture, museums and the tallest working grain windmill in the US. Celebrate Tulip Time in May featuring hundreds of varieties blooming tulips.
Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023
Redfield, IA - Dallas County Walk
123715This walk meanders through Hanging Rock County Park and the town of Redfield. The park's namesake is an impressive sandstone outcrop along the river. The park also contains an astronomical rock clock.
Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023
Rock Rapids, IA - Lyon County Walk
123283Rock Rapids is a beautiful Midwestern setting with more than 65 acres of parks and ample river front trails.
Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023
Rock Valley, IA - Sioux County Walk
123716The 6k route is primarily on well maintained and shady trails, crossing the Rock River on an old railroad bridge. The 5k route is on city streets and sidewalks. The 11k combines the two walks.
Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023
Sheldon, IA - O'Brien County Walk
123284ALERT - The entrance to start point is closed until further notice, however the trail remains open. See description for details.
Walking in and around the town of Sheldon you will encounter a thriving rural Iowa town where agriculture is the main industry.
Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023
SIBLEY, IA - OSCEOLA COUNTY
123717Sibley is the oldest town in Osceola County and is near Hawkeye Point, the highest point in Iowa at 1,670 feet.
Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023
Vinton, IA - Benton County Walk
123285Vinton, nestled along the Cedar River, features lovely old homes and 22 chainsaw carvings scattered throughout town. Mary Ingalls of the Little House on the Prairie books attended school 1881-1889
Apr 1st, 2023 to Dec 31st, 2023
Winterset, IA - John Wayne/Bridges of Madison County Walk
123648Walk takes you by John Wayne's birthplace, the John Wayne Museum, the Cutler-Donahoe covered bridge as well as several movie sets used in "Cold Turkey" and "The Bridges of Madison County".
Altoona, IA - Altoona Neighborhood Walk
123638The walk is on multi-use trail and city sidewalks. It starts on a shaded trail, passes through "Old Town", residential areas and past a handicap accessible Enabling Garden and war memorial.
Amana, IA - Amana, National Historic Landmark
123639The Amana Colonies are a National Historic Landmark featuring over 400 buildings. The trail goes through Amana and Middle Amanas featuring unique museums relating to the history of communal living.
Ames, IA - ISU Neighborhood and Gardens Walk
123640Trail goes through historic residential neighborhoods, the beautiful Iowa State Campus, Reiman Gardens and Butterfly Conservatory.
Cedar Rapids, IA - County Walk, Linn County, City of Five Seasons
123641Trail goes along the Cedar River, past several museums, the city's main library and a carriage house where painter Grant Wood once lived and where he painted "American Gothic.
Davenport, IA - Along the Mississippi
123642You will walk along the Mississippi River and through downtown Davenport and the Village of East Davenport passing the Figge Art Museum and the German American Heritage Center.
Des Moines, IA - Capitol Grounds and Memorials
123643The trail goes through the Capitol Gardens, around the Capitol and past several war memorials on the Capitol grounds. The walk tours the East Village, downtown and passes the Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Des Moines, IA - Waterways
123644Walk along the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers and around Gray's Lake. Walk through Gray's Landing, a new development and over two different lighted bridges. A new tunnel connects to Water Works Park.
Marshalltown, IA - County Walk, Marshall County, Grimes Farm Conserva
123645Well maintained trails allow visitors access to forests, wetlands, prairies, a climbing tower and activity sites. Follow trails along Linn Creek to view wildlife, natural wetland vegetation.
Prairie City, IA - Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
123646Walk through diverse native ecosystems of tallgrass prairie, oak savanna and sedge meadow. Herds of bison and elk may be seen from the trail as they roam their vast fenced in prairie.
West Branch, IA - Herbert Hoover President Walk
123647The walk winds through the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, passing the Presidential Library, Hoover's birthplace and various buildings dating to that time. It also passes many Victorian homes.
Apr 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024
Madrid, IA - High Trestle Bridge Trail
125538This walk is an out and back on a converted railroad bed that crosses the Des Moines River on a breathtaking 13-story high trestle bridge. The lighted bridge is spectacular at night.
Apr 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024
Winterset, IA - John Wayne/Bridges of Madison County Walk
125529Walk takes you by John Wayne's birthplace, the John Wayne Museum, the Cutler-Donahoe covered bridge as well as several movie sets used in "Cold Turkey" and "The Bridges of Madison County".
Amana, IA - Amana, National Historic Landmark
125530The Amana Colonies are a National Historic Landmark featuring over 400 buildings. The trail goes through Amana and Middle Amanas featuring unique museums relating to the history of communal living.
Cedar Rapids, IA - County Walk, Linn County, City of Five Seasons
125531Trail goes along the Cedar River, past several museums, the city's main library and a carriage house where painter Grant Wood once lived and where he painted "American Gothic.
Davenport, IA - Along the Mississippi
125532You will walk along the Mississippi River and through downtown Davenport and the Village of East Davenport passing the Figge Art Museum and the German American Heritage Center.
Des Moines, IA - Capitol Grounds and Memorials
125533The trail goes through the Capitol Gardens, around the Capitol and past several war memorials on the Capitol grounds. The walk tours the East Village, downtown and passes the Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Des Moines, IA - Waterways
125534Walk along the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers and around Gray's Lake. Walk through Gray's Landing, a new development and over two different lighted bridges. A new tunnel connects to Water Works Park.
Marshalltown, IA - County Walk, Marshall County, Grimes Farm Conserva
125535Well maintained trails allow visitors access to forests, wetlands, prairies, a climbing tower and activity sites. Follow trails along Linn Creek to view wildlife, natural wetland vegetation.
West Branch, IA - Herbert Hoover President Walk
125536The walk winds through the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, passing the Presidential Library, Hoover's birthplace and various buildings dating to that time. It also passes many Victorian homes.