Des Moines: Jester Park Lake Shore Route
This great 5-mile lasso-loop links up several trails and is the best way to explore the NW end of Saylorville Lake.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 5.4
Waypoints
JPT001
Location: 41.7849235534668, -93.7878799438476
Trail threads NW toward lake from small parking area
JPT002
Location: 41.7873573303223, -93.7903213500976
Rest on bench after a quick climb
JPT003
Location: 41.7895584106445, -93.7900466918945
Cross small bridge
JPT004
Location: 41.7921028137207, -93.790283203125
Tintersection; bear left
JPT005
Location: 41.7942123413086, -93.7928237915039
Bear L, following roadway for about .25 mile
JPT006
Location: 41.7943649291992, -93.7940139770508
Turn R when gravel road meets 270th St.; trail is easy to spot
JPT007
Location: 41.7959327697754, -93.7943801879883
Turn L through the woods and amid native grass
JPT008
Location: 41.7970352172852, -93.7986907958984
Bridge over brook
JPT009
Location: 41.7989196777344, -93.8021850585938
Dip into small valley with peaceful stream
JPT010
Location: 41.8018493652344, -93.8122100830078
Ascend to overlook above lake; head N to water
JPT011
Location: 41.8024940490723, -93.8115844726562
Swing R and follow shoreline
JPT012
Location: 41.7989387512207, -93.8022537231445
Close loop; backtrack 1.7 miles along Saylorville Lake