Strasser Woods State Preserve — Attraction in Des Moines

This place was a pleasant surprise. 40 acres within the city of Des Moines. I arrived by way of University and kept driving north. Small parking area. Very nice trail in the woods. I saw many deer that day. It was warm that day I visited but the shade from the trees in the woods there felt very cool and comfortable. In my opinion this was a delight to find. Hats off to the DNR for maintaining this gem within the city limits...

Nice spot in the city to go back to nature for a short hike. We use it to help the kids adjust to hiking with a weighted pack. Good for Mom and Dad after a lazy winter as well. Only downsides are the mosquitos in season, not the best maintained trail (which could be a good thing for some hikers) and the limited parking could...

This hidden gem has much potential, but the trails need serious work, trash in the parking lot and illegal atv tresspassers need the public's help to stop and clean up. Check out American Hiking Society this spring for National Trails Day in June to...