Reviewed by: Ryan , from Des Moines

Summary:
These trails are good for all sorts of riding. I use them mostly for trail riding because there are a lot of trails, hence the name trail riding. If you're feeling lucky, go across the railroad tracks and ride the trails over there, there is some technical stuff over there that only the pros like me would have the balls to do, you DEFINITELY need a freeride bike to ride over there, otherwise its off limits.

Recommended Route:
Get off at 42nd street exit, turn right on Grand Ave and turn in on the Science center road. Start riding down the paved trail at the end of the parking lot and there are trails webbing every which way and let me tell you...its dandy fun.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
sycamore

Reviewed by: Rob , from DSM

Summary:
100% singletrack. East Side: many trails to choose from. 2 Jumps, can get some big air. I like going over the jumps then heading over the main gulley (which divides the East side and is crossed by 3/4 trails) to the southern side and there is one part that is moderately downhill, however, you can build up a lot of speed. West Side: 1 trail that goes up and down a few gulleys and is somewhat fast. Then you can go right after a dry creek and head over the tracks to another trail, but somebody locked the gate (past the clearing and that little hut) which cuts off access to the rest of the trail. Holistically: Pretty easy, I wish there were more technical challenges. Anybody can enjoy this trail or parts of it.

Recommended Route:
I just ride on down 45th Street, and usually jump off the side of the stairs that leads to the former ampitheater with the green benches, then past the pond.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Does anyone know who did those little log bridges past the railroad tracks, or who re-set them up after it flooded in the spring? I would be interested in helping to build more stunts or jumps.

Reviewed by: Chris , from Des Moines, Iowa

Summary:
west side has a better flow to it, but east side is more technical and has a lot more lines you can take. its an alright spot if you know where to ride, but the fact that it is so small and in iowa is a problem.

Recommended Route:
go in by the brick building by the pond, take this all the way to the end, but instead of going left back to the paved path, go right and across the railroad tracks, there is some good riding back there, with log jumps and suspended bridges. often you are riding right along side the river, the only bad thing about this is that is doesnt loop around, you have to turn around and come back the same way, but it is still fun riding.