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Type: Urban Trail

Length: 5 miles

Surface: Paved

Cement


Condition

Above Average

Grade - Flat


Amenities


Description

Running along MLK just south of downtown Des Moines, this trail is primarily a wide sidewalk trail.  From Principal Park stadium to SE 18th street, there are also dedicated bike lanes (posted speed limit of 35 MPH).  There are several intersections, but the lights are all responsive to pedestrians.

This stretch of MLK Parkway is also known as the Southeast Connector.


Location - Where is this Trail?

Follows the Martin Luther King Parkway from Gray's lake to south of the Fairgrounds at SE 30th. 


Trailheads

Gray's Lake


Sites & Attractions

  • Principal Park
  • Science Center of Iowa

History of the Trail


Future Plans

Planned Mileage: 0 miles - Plans are to extend MLK east to Hwy 65. Unknown where the trail will proceed and connections.


Contributors

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This trail was last edited by War on Jul 8, 2021.

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