Sycamore Trail
Des Moines · Iowa
1.8 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
20 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
1.8 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
20 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Conditions
Cloudy0.3" of rain expected today.
Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 4 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Best Window This Week
Wednesday
a high near 67°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
Sycamore Trail is a 1.8-mile mountain bike trail near Des Moines, Iowa. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 20 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 Sycamore Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Trail Details
Surface
Dirt
Technical Rating
Green Circle
Trail Marking
Clearly Marked
Trail Width
Standard Singletrack
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Community ratings and recent trail conditions
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Sycamore Trail FAQ
Where is Sycamore Trail?
Sycamore 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 Sycamore Trail?
Sycamore Trail is 1.8 miles long, rated green circle, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 20 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Sycamore Trail?
Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Wednesday because a high near 67°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Sycamore Trail?
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.
What kind of ride is Sycamore Trail?
Trail marking is listed as clearly marked.
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