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The Center Trails Mountain Bike Trail
Des Moines, Iowa
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
8 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 9/6/11 by garnettguy21 |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 0 miles | Global Rank: #953 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Other |
| Ridden: 21 | Wishlist: 6 |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +2,335/-1,824 ft |
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Description: There is a nice trail system behind the Art Center. Trails are singletrack, hilly and somewhat technical. There is no official designation on their use, but it is on City land and thus should be legal. The trails have been used for years by cyclist and hikers.
added in 2003 by guest
Description: There is a nice trail system behind the Art Center. Trails are singletrack, hilly and somewhat technical. There is no official designation on their use, but it is on City land and thus should be legal. The trails have been used for years by cyclist and hikers.
added in 2003 by guest 
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by garnettguy21 on September 6, 2011
Nice flow with some short climbs and technical bits. Seem to be ridden a bit. Nothing crazy difficult. Short (~3 miles) of single track but routes can be mixed to meet your needs. Perfect for a single speed! Good stuff.
reviewed by kingofthecrate on June 2, 2010
Super easy trail to access right off of 54th ave located next to the park swimming pool. Trails are somewhat technical but scenically its amazing and a fun way to burn a few hours with twist backs and easy climbs.
reviewed by amhall1612 on December 5, 2009
Fun and easily accessible singletrack in the heart of Des Moines. The most fun/challenging area of the trail system is the northern 2 or so mile section by the Ashworth pond and pool area. Unfortunately, it seems like these trails get smaller every year due to flooding and or city take-over. Also, I've never seen so many deer in my life than are in this area. * Review edited 12/5/2009
* Review edited 12/5/2009
reviewed by RoadWarrior on August 15, 2009
3-4 miles of moderately (3) Technical XC trails. closest to the trail head. Trails have good flow and are a lot of fun. Many miles of paved scenic trails from the same TH, so can still get some miles in. Dir. to TH ; from Grand Ave take 45st South to end (parking lot). There are also some beignner ST trails in the NW cornner of Ashworth Park, and more trails the otherside of the creek that I didn't get to.
* Review edited 8/15/2009
reviewed by procda52 on July 7, 2009
Surprised at how sweet this trail is and it's right in the heart of DSM. The trails keep going and going.
reviewed by eadoll on June 22, 2009
One of few trails I have experienced, I was amazed at how fun it was! It was a little muddy which made it more fun, but I had to take the turns a little slower. I would go here daily if a lived near by. I saw three bucks on the trail and the little wood plank bridges are the first ive been on and they are sick - there is like 10
Similar Trail: This is the only one i've been too!
reviewed by steelealexander on May 9, 2007
good times. I was suprised to find a somewhat technical trail in the heart of des moines. You also have to love running into deer on the trail!
* Review edited 5/9/2007
reviewed by mtb05grl on February 28, 2006
These trails are flat and fast, especially if you know where you're going. I recommend stopping at Rasmussen's Bike Shop on Grand Blvd. (I believe) in Des Moines to find someone to give you the tour of these trails. Once you figure out the route, it's a great time.
