Great Western Trail

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"This is a trail in transition. It used to be chipped limestone, but in the summer of 2000 it was paved. As such, there is alot more traffic. But, it's still a good trail. In the winter/spring of 2000/2001, a 100 yard section of the ... more on TrailLink.com

"I live only a few miles from this trail, so I tend to ride it often. It's fairly flat, but there are a couple of hills and gradual grades. It's very scenic and the ride through the tunnels as you near Des Moines ... more on TrailLink.com

The Great Western Trail runs some from Des Moines. It is relatively flat but have a few rolling hills. About 1/2 way on the trail is a little town, Cumming, when you get grab a beer at the Cumming Tap, right next to the trail. The ... more on TrailLink.com

The flooding damage was repaired in late 2008, and the trail was fully functional all 2009. There are a few parts of the trail where the blacktop is split and buckled and at the end of ... more on TrailLink.com