Colby Woods Trail

Iowa

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Colby Woods Trail Facts

States: Iowa
Counties: Polk
Length: 3 miles
Trail end points: Sunflower Park (north of Douglas Ave. at 92nd Drive) and Walnut Creek Trail and Clive Greenbelt Trail (at 73rd St. and Apple Valley)
Trail surfaces: Asphalt
Trail category: Greenway/Non-RT
ID: 9362981

Colby Woods Trail Description

Residents enjoy getting outside and onto this popular Urbandale trail thanks to its ease and connectivity to neighborhoods, parks and other trails. The trail begins just above Douglas Avenue, crossing the roadway below grade before meandering in tandem with the North Walnut Creek for about 3 miles up to its termination point near University Avenue. The other major road crossing at Hickman Road is also below grade.

The trail connects to the Walnut Creek trail at its southern endpoints, while the Clive Greenbelt Trail comes from the west to merge with the other two trails.

Parking and Trail Access

Parking and restrooms are available at the Walker Johnston Park (9000 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale) right up close to the northern end of the trail.

Colby Woods Trail Reviews

Nice and scenic

This is a short trail but great for children. Very scenic, amongst woods and a creek and lots of wildlife including a family of deer. Baskin Robins is off the trail if you want to stop for an ice cream.

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