Jordan Creek Trail

Length: 15.5 miles, 12 miles completed
Surface: asphalt/concrete, crushed limestone in Raccoon River Park
Hours: year-round, 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Raccoon River Park, 6 a.m. to midnight
Fees: none
Counties: Polk
Cities: West Des Moines
Connecting trails: none
Uses: hiking, nature viewing, biking, skating, cross-country skiing on limestone section

Courtesy of: City of West Des Moines

The Jordan Creek Trail is located in West Des Moines and is named for the creek that runs along large sections of it. The trail traverses wooded and open areas that are home to a variety of plant and animal species.

A new trail extension circles the 230-acre lake in Raccoon River Park. The 632-acre park also boasts a nature lodge, softball complex, beach and picnic area. Future plans involve connecting the Jordan Creek Trail to the Clive, Windsor Heights and Des Moines trail system.

Trail overview:

Due to recent trail improvements, this trail manager has asked that we not refer you to our 2001 map but rather to the following link:
Trail overview map
Courtesy of: City of West Des Moines
Local amenities

Trailhead maps on this site:

See trail overview map

Resources from other sites:

West Des Moines Parks and Recreation
Lists trail guidelines and locations of the four trailheads.
PDF of West Des Moines Parks and Trails

For local information:

Trail managers
*West Des Moines Parks and Recreation: 515-222-3444, www.wdm-ia.com

Local tourism info
*West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce: 515-225-6009, www.wdmchamber.org