6th Avenue Trail
?6th Avenue Trail is a 1.1-mile bike path in and around Des Moines, IA. OpenStreetMap doesn't record the surface for much of it, so we can't score it yet. 5% of it is away from cars. There's a playground and parking within half a mile. We didn't find public restrooms within half a mile.
1.1 mi · 5% away from cars
It may still be great for kids. Check the surface before you go.
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer
Best place to start
Park in the lot off 6th Avenue, right by the trail. From the lot, a playground is about 300 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Bates Park (0.2 mi away): 1 playground
- Cheatom Park (0.4 mi away): 1 playground
- Edna Griffin Park (0.4 mi away): 2 playgrounds
- Riverview Park (0.5 mi away): 1 playground
Plus 19 playgrounds and 49 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
Short and sweet
A good length for a balance bike or a first pedal bike. Find the right size by inseam, not age. Kids' bike size chart
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
Nearby trails
These trails connect to or come within a block or two of 6th Avenue Trail.
- Neal Smith Trail · 10.6 mi · score unknown
More Des Moines trails
- Carl Voss Trail · 4.6 mi · kid score 100
- Central Place Levee Trail · 1.4 mi · kid score 100
- McHenry Park Trail · 0.5 mi · kid score 100
- Walnut Creek Trail · 3.2 mi · kid score 99
- Meredith Trail · 8.3 mi · kid score 97
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