Let’s explore more of Grandview Park. It is a 60-acre park with several parking lots. Park along East 32nd Street just north of Guthrie Avenue. We will leave from there at 10:00 a.m.

Our walk will use the Grandview Nature Trail and paved roads in the park to make a loop. This time we’ll add a little extra to explore the park facilities at East 33rd and Easton. I estimate the total mileage will be about 2 miles.

If the nature trail is muddy, we will walk only on the pavement. Either way, we will walk slowly, think “stroll,” and no one will be left behind.

Most of the route is dirt singletrack, punctuated with with roots and rocks. Hiking poles are useful, but not a necessity.

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I lead group walks on different trails a few times a month. This free Soft Trail Stroll 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.

Where: Grandview Park, 2301 East 32nd Street, Des Moines