Blue Heron Lake Loop via Raccoon River Park Trail
The Blue Heron Lake Loop offers a peaceful, scenic hike around a lake, featuring views of both water and wetlands. With mostly flat terrain and sections of the path shaded by trees, it’s a popular spot for hikers, joggers, and families, providing accessibility for people of all skill levels. Along the route, you’ll find viewpoints across Blue Heron Lake, a diverse array of birdlife, and occasional views of the nearby Raccoon River, making it a beautiful nature escape close to urban Des Moines. #Hike #Loop #Lake #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 5.0 Km
- Elevation gain: 17 m
- Maximum elevation: 251 m
- Elevation loss: 17 m
- Minimum elevation: 242 m
- Moving time: 1 h 9 m
- Moving speed: 4.3 Km/h
- Maximum speed: 5.8 Km/h
- Total time: 1 h 11 m
- Global speed: 4.2 Km/h
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Name: Blue Heron Lake Loop via Raccoon River Park Trail GPS track, route, trail
Coordinates: 41.54277 -93.73701 41.55471 -93.71758