Join us again at Southwoods Park. This park is just off 35th Street, south of Mills Civic Parkway, in West Des Moines. Meet by 10:00 a.m. in the disc golf course parking lot.

We will walk up the paved trail from the lot to the singletrack and turn left. We will follow the outer trail around clockwise and, if the creek is crossable, we will include the south loop. We will continue up to the inner loop. Once we return to the pavement, we can do a quick loop at the top of the hill. Total mileage should be 1.5–2.0 miles.

We will walk slowly, think “stroll,” and no one will be left behind. If the dirt is muddy, we will stick to the paved trails in the area.

Southwoods Park is hilly. The trails here are relatively clear of roots and rocks, compared to other local dirt trails. Hiking poles are useful for the hilly bits, 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: Southwoods Park, 350 South 35th Street, West Des Moines