Around the Block
Des Moines · Iowa
0.7 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
7 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
0.7 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
7 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.
The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.
Forecast window
Tuesday
a high near 62°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
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About This Trail
Around the Block is a 0.7-mile mountain bike trail near Des Moines, Iowa. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail. Surface: dirt. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 7 min.
Mountain Biking in Des Moines
Des Moines is one of the mountain biking hubs in Iowa, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Around the Block as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Surface
Dirt
Technical Rating
Green Circle
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Around the Block FAQ
Where is Around the Block?
Around the Block is a mountain bike trail near Des Moines, Iowa. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Around the Block?
Around the Block is 0.7 miles long, rated green circle, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 7 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for Around the Block?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-08: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Around the Block?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Des Moines include Denmans Mountain Bike Trail, J11 Mountain Bike Trail, Poolside Trail, Hillside Mountain Bike Trail, Rollercoaster Mountain Bike Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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