Best trails near Des Moines

21 trails · 21 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Des Moines, Washington — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 21 trails · best 15 shown on the map
D
Des Moines Creek Trail
#1 Des Moines Creek Trail
1.6 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
K
Kent Puget Power Trail
#2 Kent Puget Power Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
F
Frog
#3 Frog
2.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
6
64th Avenue South Trail
#4 64th Avenue South Trail
2.8 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
R
Rabbit
#5 Rabbit
2.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
B
Barnes Creek Nature Trail
#6 Barnes Creek Nature Trail
0.7 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
S
South Rim Trail
#7 South Rim Trail
1.2 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
Y
Yellow Loop
#8 Yellow Loop
1.2 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
L
Lake Fenwick Trail
#9 Lake Fenwick Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
D
Des Moines City Park lower trail
#10 Des Moines City Park lower trail
0.6 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
D
Des Moines City Park upper trail
#11 Des Moines City Park upper trail
0.6 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
E
Eagle Project Bridge
#12 Eagle Project Bridge
1.1 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
N
North Rim Trail
#13 North Rim Trail
1.1 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
B
Bluff Trail
#14 Bluff Trail
1.2 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
4
43rd Avenue South
#15 43rd Avenue South
1.8 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid

Trails near Des Moines

The Des Moines area has 21 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Des Moines

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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