Greater Des Moines Volkssport Assn., Iowa


Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023

Adair, IA - Bonnie Christensen Remembrance Walk

123280
2023 / Y3211
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Adair is an example of a rural Iowa small town located at the west end of the White Pole Road Scenic Byway.

5, 10, 11(3C)km

Rate: 1A

Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023

Bloomfield, IA - Bloomfield Town Walk

123714
2023 / Y3247
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Bloomfield 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".

5, 10km

Rate: 2B

Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023

Cedar Falls, IA - Downtown and Trails

123281
2023 / Y3212
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Gateway 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Apr 1st, 2023 to Dec 31st, 2023

Des Moines, IA - Easter Lake Covered Bridge Walk

123637
2023 / Y2433
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Easter 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

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023

Fairfield, IA - Jefferson County Walk

123282
2023 / Y3213
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Walking 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 2B

Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023

Jefferson, IA - Bell Tower with Rooftop Mural Views

123789
2023 / Y3260
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The 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.

5, 10(2B)km

Rate: 1A

Apr 1st, 2023 to Dec 31st, 2023

Madrid, IA - High Trestle Bridge Trail

123718
2023 / Y2033
WALK

This 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Apr 1st, 2023 to Dec 31st, 2023

Pella, IA - Dutch Heritage Walk

123649
2023 / Y1186
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Pella 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 1B

Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023

Redfield, IA - Dallas County Walk

123715
2023 / Y3248
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This 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.

5km

Rate: 2B

Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023

Rock Rapids, IA - Lyon County Walk

123283
2023 / Y3214
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Rock Rapids is a beautiful Midwestern setting with more than 65 acres of parks and ample river front trails.

5, 5km

Rate: 1A

Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023

Rock Valley, IA - Sioux County Walk

123716
2023 / Y3249
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The 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.

5, 6, 11km

Rate: 1A

Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023

Sheldon, IA - O'Brien County Walk

123284
2023 / Y3215
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ALERT - 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.

6, 11km

Rate: 1A

Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023

SIBLEY, IA - OSCEOLA COUNTY

123717
2023 / Y3250
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Sibley is the oldest town in Osceola County and is near Hawkeye Point, the highest point in Iowa at 1,670 feet.

5, 5km

Rate: 1A

Apr 1st, 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023

Vinton, IA - Benton County Walk

123285
2023 / Y3216
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Vinton, 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

5, 5km

Rate: 2A

Apr 1st, 2023 to Dec 31st, 2023

Winterset, IA - John Wayne/Bridges of Madison County Walk

123648
2023 / Y2021
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Walk 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".

6, 10km

Rate: 1A


Altoona, IA - Altoona Neighborhood Walk

123638
2023 / Y2611
WALK

The 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Amana, IA - Amana, National Historic Landmark

123639
2023 / Y0709
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The 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 1B

Ames, IA - ISU Neighborhood and Gardens Walk

123640
2023 / Y0772
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Trail goes through historic residential neighborhoods, the beautiful Iowa State Campus, Reiman Gardens and Butterfly Conservatory.

6, 10km

Rate: 1A

Cedar Rapids, IA - County Walk, Linn County, City of Five Seasons

123641
2023 / Y3009
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Trail 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Davenport, IA - Along the Mississippi

123642
2023 / Y0925
WALK

You 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Des Moines, IA - Capitol Grounds and Memorials

123643
2023 / Y0021
WALK

The 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.

6, 7, 11km

Rate: 1A

Des Moines, IA - Waterways

123644
2023 / Y1464
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Walk 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.

5, 11km

Rate: 1A

Marshalltown, IA - County Walk, Marshall County, Grimes Farm Conserva

123645
2023 / Y3010
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Well 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 2B

Prairie City, IA - Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

123646
2023 / Y1782
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Walk 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 2B

West Branch, IA - Herbert Hoover President Walk

123647
2023 / Y1244
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The 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 2B


Apr 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024

Madrid, IA - High Trestle Bridge Trail

125538
2024 / Y2033
WALK

This 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Apr 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024

Winterset, IA - John Wayne/Bridges of Madison County Walk

125529
2024 / Y2021
WALK

Walk 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".

6, 10km

Rate: 1A


Amana, IA - Amana, National Historic Landmark

125530
2024 / Y0709
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The 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 1B

Cedar Rapids, IA - County Walk, Linn County, City of Five Seasons

125531
2024 / Y3009
WALK
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Trail 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Davenport, IA - Along the Mississippi

125532
2024 / Y0925
WALK

You 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Des Moines, IA - Capitol Grounds and Memorials

125533
2024 / Y0021
WALK

The 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.

6, 7, 11km

Rate: 1A

Des Moines, IA - Waterways

125534
2024 / Y1464
WALK

Walk 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.

5, 11km

Rate: 1A

Marshalltown, IA - County Walk, Marshall County, Grimes Farm Conserva

125535
2024 / Y3010
WALK
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Well 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 2B

West Branch, IA - Herbert Hoover President Walk

125536
2024 / Y1244
WALK

The 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 2B