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Des Moines River Water Trail

This 100-mile water trail starts in Fort Dodge and winds through Dolliver State Park and rural recreation areas, ending at Saylorville Lake. The trail picks back up again south of Saylorville Dam and takes you through city parks, downtown Des Moines and ends near Carlisle.

Download water trail brochures and maps here.

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TRAIL USES: Paddling

LENGTH: 102

SURFACE: Water

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