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Saylorville Dam loop from Saylorville Lake Project

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Saylorville Dam loop from Saylorville Lake Project

Moderate

3.0

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59

runners

Saylorville Dam loop from Saylorville Lake Project

00:52

8.32km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

4.04 km

Saylorville Dam

Highlight • Monument

Pause your ride at Saylorville Dam for scenic views. This dam on the Des Moines River in Iowa is only 11 miles upstream from Des Moines, offering a great place to hop off your bike and take a break!

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2

4.23 km

Saylorville Lake Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The Saylorville Lake Visitor Center is located at the southeast corner of the lake and offers a variety of scheduled events, a theater, several interactive displays, and a selection of maps. A butterfly garden is also a short walk away.

Tip by

B

8.32 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.03 km

295 m

Surfaces

7.99 km

269 m

< 100 m

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