Great Western Trail
Biking at Great Western Trail
This 16.5 mile journey can be a step back into time as travelers
witness a few remaining prairie and wetland remnants. The recently
paved trail, managed jointly by the Warren and Polk County Conservation
Boards, preserves some of Iowa’s endangered plants, those plants that
had been wiped out in other parts of the state as land-use changes were
made. Hop on your bike and enjoy the trail.
Locations
The Great Western trail heads are located across from the Izaak Walton
League Clubhouse on Valley Drive in Des Moines and at Inwood Street in
Martensdale.
Hours
The trail is open from sunrise to sunset
