Hillside Mountain Bike Trail

Des Moines · Iowa

2.1 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

23 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Green Circle

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Conditions

Clear
83°
76°
92°
10 mph
Gust15 mph
6:05 AM
8:36 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

16% top-layer soil moisture94°F surface soil temperature

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 2 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Sunday

a high near 85°F, little expected rain, 3% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Hillside Mountain Bike Trail is a 2.1-mile mountain bike trail near Des Moines, Iowa. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 23 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Des Moines rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Des Moines.

Mountain Biking in Des Moines

Des Moines is one of the mountain biking hubs in Iowa, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Hillside Mountain Bike Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Green Circle

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Where is Hillside Mountain Bike Trail?

Hillside Mountain Bike Trail 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 Hillside Mountain Bike Trail?

Hillside Mountain Bike Trail is 2.1 miles long, rated green circle, with an estimated ride time of 23 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Hillside Mountain Bike Trail?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Sunday because a high near 85°F, little expected rain, 3% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Hillside Mountain Bike Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Des Moines include Owl Trail, Weeks Park 1/2 Mile Walking Loop, Yard Sale, Indianola Avenue Trail, Indianola Avenue Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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