16.9 mi
Distance
1,864 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 49m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Great Western Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 255 ft |
| High point | 8.0 mi | 310 ft |
| End | 16.9 mi | 263 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Des Moines, IA · in or next to town
- County:
- Polk County, IA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Walnut Woods State Park
3.9 mi awayWalnut Woods State Park
West Des Moines, IA
Reservable
Waterfront Cabin
8 mi awayCarlisle, IA
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Bob Shetler Recreation Area
10 mi awayJOHNSTON, IA
Check official pricing129 sitesReservable TentRV Popular Good Coverage
Bob Shelter Recreation Area & Campground
10 mi awayJohnston, IA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
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