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Raccoon River – Gray's Lake Park loop from Des Moines

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Raccoon River – Gray's Lake Park loop from Des Moines

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Raccoon River – Gray's Lake Park loop from Des Moines

03:55

37.5km

210m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.00 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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26.5 km

Water Works Park

Highlight • Natural

Water Works Park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and spans 1,500 acres. It is managed by Water Works, a publicly owned municipal water utility serving the …

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33.1 km

Gray's Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

Gray's Lake Park has a total size of 166-acres and is located in the heart of Des Moines. The lake of the same name is the park's main feature and …

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37.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

12.6 km

1.11 km

858 m

223 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

9.84 km

3.73 km

908 m

809 m

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