Join us for fun on the Rollercoaster (Trail) at Center Trails in Des Moines. Meet in the Ashworth Pool parking lot at the end of 45th Street by 10:00 a.m.

We will head south on the paved Bill Riley Trail to the dirt entrance and hike the full length of Rollercoaster to the north end of the lagoon. Then we’ll come down the park road to the parking lot. There will be about half a mile of pavement and nearly two miles of dirt.

If the trails are muddy, we will walk only the paved trails instead. Either way, we will walk slowly, think “stroll,” and no one will be left behind.

The trail name is Rollercoaster, and it will be hilly. The route is dirt singletrack, with many roots and rocks. Hiking poles will be quite useful on this route, but not a necessity.

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I lead group walks on different trails a few times a month. This free series is designed to help people looking for a simple way to become more active and to increase appreciation of our local soft trails.

What is a soft trail? Simply, it is an unpaved trail. Its surface may be dirt, grass, or crushed rock/gravel. I am an avid mountain biker and know all these trails very well. I can guarantee that no one will get lost!

View the weather cancellation policy at www.roccasecca.fitness/stroll.