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Trail length
27.6 km
Time
~1 day 0 hrs
Elevation Gain
113 m
Hike Type
Point-to-Point
The Great Western Trail is a 27.6 km trail that starts in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Based on our data, the hike is graded as Easy. For information on how we grade trails, please read measuring the difficulty of a hiking trail on hiiker. Also, check our latest community posts for trail updates. This hike can be completed in approx 5 hrs 43 mins. Caution is advised on trail times as this depends on multiple variables. For more info read about how we calculate hike time.
What to expect?
rail-trail
wheelchair-friendly
dog-friendly
paved
stroller-friendly
scenic-views
wildflowers
wildlife
Activity types
birding
hiking
road-biking
trail-running
walking
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