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Raccoon River – Easter Lake Park loop from Des Moines

Raccoon River – Easter Lake Park loop from Des Moines

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Raccoon River – Easter Lake Park loop from Des Moines

01:55

33.4km

140m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.2 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.54 km

Gray's Lake beach

Highlight • Beach

This sandy beach at Gray’s Lake is a great spot to pause during or after your hike. Dip your feet in the water, relax on the sand, or even have a quick picnic before finishing the loop around the lake.

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5.63 km

Raccoon River

Highlight • River

As you make your way over the bridge you will catch views of the Raccoon River, a tributary of the Des Moines River. Stretching over 30.8 miles, this river winds …

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18.1 km

Easter Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

Easter Lake Park is built on an old coal mine. The park has something for everyone: there is a 4 mile biking and walking trail that encircles the lake, picnic …

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18.5 km

Lookout Point

Viewpoint

19.0 km

Easter Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

Easter Lake Park is built on an old coal mine. The park has something for everyone: there is a 4 mile biking and walking trail that encircles the lake, picnic …

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33.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

3.03 km

2.31 km

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

15.6 km

1.67 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

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