The Best Hiking Trails in Des Moines

This is such a nice park! I stopped here to walk around as a break from a long road trip. This park is clean and well maintained. There's a 2 mile loop all the way around that was nice to walk, even without the proper shoes/clothes. There are paddleboats, canoes and kayaks for rent. If I had had more time, I would have rented one to explore the lake. I also saw stand up paddlers and a catamaran. It was a very nice place to visit; especially as a stop to stretch out after hours of driving.

Nothing like an early morning walk/hike to get in touch with nature and get a few bug bites while your at it! Browns Woods State Park is just south of Des Moines on 63rd street and is a great way to feel lost in nature, without having to drive a long ways.. The Park and path are clean and it's a nice hike. Perfect for a little exercise without the concrete beneath your feet! Good spot for picnic as well.

Love this set of parks, volleyball courts, and trails. It's even better now that they are connecting the trails! My bike ride used to be 3+ loops at 5 miles each but now that they have connected it I don't need to loop. Very beautiful scenery from any point of at Easter Lake. This is a hidden gem.