Brown's Woods

Jessica Bailey

A nice little hike with the long trail between 2-3 miles long (took about 1 hour). It does get a bit hilly in the back and slippery because it's closer to the river. Lots of different birds to watch and I saw some rabbits too.

Ann Madamba

Great walking trail. Lovely tree canopy keeps you out of the sun for the majority of the time. I did wear bug repellent and recommend it. There can definitely be some muddy spots after rain, so be mindful of recent weather.

Michael Soener

One of the best hikes in the Des Moines area, which admittedly isn't saying all that much. Still this is a great 3 mile loop with side-paths that can add on additional mile or 2. The first half mile is near a major road so you have the urban vibe but before long it veers off deep into the woods. Its easy to forget you're still in the city and get immersed in the trees. There's a decent amount of elevation so it feels like a pretty legitimate hike. It's still a long way off from the kind of hiking out west but it's pretty impressive for suburban Iowa.

Hailey Arnburg

This has always been my favorite trail to walk on. I always find cool things I dont normally see like really weird looking bugs and mushrooms. One thing to keep in mind is the mud gets very slick the day after it rains so be prepared for that. Normally the larger trail can easily take 2 hours if you are just walking through. Also last I was their we seen a beautiful blue butterfly❤