Raccoon River Valley Trail
301 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129
Trail🪢 Leash required
89 miles of trails
⭐ 4.8
920 reviews
Raccoon River Valley Trail in Jefferson forms an 89-mile loop through 14 small towns west of Des Moines, for leashed dogs. Amenities include shade, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Plan stops in towns for breaks.
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- Park
- Raccoon River Valley Trail
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Jefferson, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 42.0181, -94.3789
- Trail miles
- 89
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (920 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.0 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:No
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.0/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.8 from 920 reviewers
- · Real shade
- · 89 miles of trail
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89-mile loop rail-trail through 14 small towns west of Des Moines.
What this park has
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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