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Raccoon River Park Trails & Conditions

Raccoon River Park is a mountain bike trail network in the Des Moines area, with 17 featured trails tracked here for daily conditions, the 7-day outlook, and the best time to ride.

1 featured trails elevation 810–820 ft in Des Moines

Is Raccoon River Park rideable right now?

Right now about 0 of 1 Raccoon River Park trails are riding well. Conditions change daily with rain, so the list below shows the live read for each trail, and the chart shows which day ahead is your best bet.

Raccoon River Park conditions at a glancesnapshot · Oct 15

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Riding right now
0 of 1 trails riding well
Soft — ride gently 1
Air quality
AQI 25 · Good
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Next 10 days
Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain
0Today0Fri0Sat0Sun0Mon1Tue1Wed1Thu1Fri1Sat
Most trails are wet right now. They bounce back Tuesday, with about 1 of 1 riding well.
Temperature this week
Lower trails807–846 ft
35°typical 46°–63°F70°
High country863–915 ft
35°typical 45°–63°F70°
30°50°70°
Trail soil & drainage
Mixed 100%
Mostly mixed, which varies from trail to trail.
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Raccoon River Park FAQ

When will Raccoon River Park dry out?

It depends on recent rain and the soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Raccoon River Park trails are expected to be riding well each day, with rain markers, so you can pick the right day. See the 10-day outlook →

How many mountain bike trails are in Raccoon River Park?

Raccoon River Park has 1 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions. It's part of the Des Moines riding area in Iowa.

Where is Raccoon River Park?

Raccoon River Park is a mountain bike trail network in the Des Moines area of Iowa, running from about 810–820 ft. Open the live map for trailheads, GPX, and today's conditions on each trail. Open the live map →

Is Raccoon River Park too muddy to ride after rain?

Raccoon River Park is mostly mixed soil, which varies from trail to trail. After a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy, so the live read above shows which are rideable before you drive out. Check the live conditions →

What is the best day this week to ride Raccoon River Park?

Based on the 10-day outlook, Tuesday looks best, with about 1 of 1 Raccoon River Park trails expected to ride well. The outlook chart above shows the full 10 days so you can time your ride.

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