The Brickyard Mountain Bike Trail
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Description: You will be in a wide open area which is pretty trashy. Pedal up the small bluff to your left (west) and follow the ridge. You will find about 2 to 3 miles of really nice singletrack. Watch out for motorcyclist, ATV's and four wheelers in certain areas. This area has been used for decades by off-road vehicles. The Des Moines police have unofficially told cyclists they do not mind them back there (because people are less apt to dump trash etc.), but it may not be legal. I have ridden there for four years and never encountered a problem. If you are driving to the Brickyard it is best to park in Target's parking lot.
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