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Trail length
27.6 km
Time
~5 hrs 42 min
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?
stroller-friendly
paved
wheelchair-friendly
rail-trail
wildflowers
wildlife
scenic-views
dog-friendly
Activity types
birding
road-biking
trail-running
hiking
walking
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