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Sycamore River Trail

Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Ride Type: Out and Back
Trail Type: Single Track 90%
Dual Track 10%
Distance: 14.00 miles (22.53 KM)
Duration: not specified.
Elevation Gain: not specified.
Climbing: Steep At Times
Skill Level: Something for everyone
User Density: not specified.

Trail Description:
When biking, stay along the river, although there are some killer hills to climb on the hills of an old brickyard, to the left of the trail. After 3 miles the trail comes up on a road, Beaver ave. Take this to the right across the interstate. The trail begins again at the end of the bridge on the right. and continues for 4 miles. There are several side trails with nice jumps and drop offs.

How to get there:
Take the sixth avenue exit off of I-235, head north to Euclid, turn east, look for the Target Store on the north side. park in the east side of the parking lot and the trail is marked.

Additional Notes:
Watch out for the motorcycles and ATVs.