We used this trail to connect with the Raccoon River Valley Trail. After getting a new bike, I wanted to find a nearby trail that would give a good workout without being too much of a challenge. * Prepare for your hike- bring water, cell phone, and a trail map. The endpoint is located 1.3 miles east along the trail at 73rd St. in Windsor Heights (also the northwestern endpoint for the I have ridden many different trails around Iowa, but haven’t been on any for awhile. What is more disconcerting to hikers looking to spend time in nature is that for the rest of the hike the trail runs right along either the Baltimore-Washington Parkway or I-95, if not close enough to actually see the highways, certainly close enough to hear the rush of passing cars. Numerous connections to city streets, neighborhoods and parks. I saw a couple of joggers, and the trail is well suited for such an endeavor since the surface is mostly smooth and there aren’t too many hills.
website.The Violet Crown Trail runs through much of, but not entirely within, the Barton Creek Greenbelt. Some of the trail needs to be replaced or an overlay due to it being really rough. Dogwood trail- 1.5 miles Parking lot available along Park Central Road.
from Lions Park at Wildwood Drive and NW 159th St./Heart of the Warrior Trail (Clive) to 73rd St./Walnut Creek Trail (Windsor Heights). Upcoming Volunteer OpportunitiesAustin Parks Foundation partners with our community to enhance people’s lives by making our public parks, trails and green spaces better through volunteerism, innovative programming, advocacy and financial support.Want to be connected to the Adopt-A-Park group? Above are just some of the most popular entry points. Be on the lookout for ticks whenever you brush up against any of the vegetation.The Perimeter Trail continues north, now running along North Branch Still Creek, and at 4.4 miles into the hike comes to the intersection with a trail that leads to the main park road near the parking lot for the Dogwood Nature Trail. If I'm ever passing through again, will definitely be coming back here!The Clive Greenbelt is an urban multi-use trail, so it's crowded. Locals may appreciate the trail’s presence here, but visitors may prefer to start farther east at the Campbell Recreation Area, where the trail immediately dives into woodlands, and you can easily see why it’s called the “Greenbelt.”The lush border of trees gives you the feeling of being away from it all, while restaurants, stores, and other businesses are positioned within easy reach of the pathway.