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Neal Smith Trail loop from Polk City

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Neal Smith Trail loop from Polk City

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Neal Smith Trail loop from Polk City

01:03

10.1km

70m

Running

Moderate run. 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 1, 2026

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Parking

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660 m

Neal Smith Trail

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The 26-mile Neal Smith Trail rolls along the banks of the Des Moines River through the Ding Darling Greenway conservation area and weaves its way through a variety of landscapes, including riverbanks, wildflower meadows, lakeshores and dense forests. It is fully paved and traffic free so it is a great way to move about the city along with the other connector trails.

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10.1 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.01 km

1.23 km

828 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.31 km

921 m

866 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 1 July

33°C

26°C

60 %

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