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.
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Year Round Walk
SN: 123644 - 2023 / Y1464
The event is closed
From Mon, Jan 2nd, 2023 to Dec 31st, 2023
Start box available: Dawn to Dusk
Des Moines, Iowa
The address/location to the Physical Start Box (PSB) for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:
Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D Ray Dr., Des Moines, IA
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
Special programs Rails-To-Trails Rockin' Around the Clock CC: Polk County |
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Event comments
One of the nation's biggest and best Farmer's Markets is on Saturday mornings May thru October 7AM - Noon in the Court Ave District. World Food Prize Building is open on Sat mornings from 9 AM - 1PM. Walk box is located in the alcove to your right when you walk in the door. This walk is part of Iowa's Walking Club County Program, Polk County.
Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 11km
Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
Strollers: Easy |
Wheelchairs: Medium |
Event information
This walk is on city sidewalks and multi-purpose trails along the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers and around Gray's Lake. Two 5K routes available, one starting and ending at the Botanical Garden, the other a remote start at Gray's Lake. Walk through Gray's Landing, a new development and over two different lighted pedestrian bridges. Botanical Garden is closed Mondays and holidays, open 10-5 other days. Call 515-323-6290 or visit dmbotanicalgarden.com for more information. Walk box is in the alcove to your right when you enter.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start box
909 Robert D Ray Dr From West I-235 Exit E 6th St go right (S) to Des Moines St. Turn right on Des Moines St 5 blocks to Robert D Ray Dr and turn right. From East I-235 Exit E 6th St go left (S) to Des Moines St. Turn right on Des Moines St 5 blocks to Robert D Ray Dr and turn right.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D Ray Dr., Des Moines, IA |
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Greater Des Moines Volkssport Assn. (AVA-0250)
Event website: iowaswalkingclub.org
Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.