Des Moines metropolitan area trail network
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The Des Moines metropolitan area trail network is an interconnected system of multi-use recreational and commuter trails that links parks, neighborhoods, and surrounding communities throughout the greater Des Moines region.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Central Iowa trail network | 1 |
| Des Moines metropolitan area trail network canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T12763557 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Des Moines metropolitan area trail network Context triple: [Neal Smith Trail, partOf, Des Moines metropolitan area trail network]
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A.
Rails-to-Trails network in Iowa
The Rails-to-Trails network in Iowa is a statewide system of former railroad corridors converted into multi-use recreational trails for walking, cycling, and other non-motorized activities.
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B.
Des Moines Creek Trail
Des Moines Creek Trail is a scenic multi-use path in Des Moines, Washington, that follows Des Moines Creek through forested parkland to the Puget Sound shoreline.
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C.
Tri-Cities regional trail network
The Tri-Cities regional trail network is an interconnected system of recreational trails in Washington’s Tri-Cities area that links natural areas, parks, and preserves for hiking, biking, and outdoor access.
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D.
Three Rivers Trail (Iowa)
Three Rivers Trail (Iowa) is a recreational multi-use rail trail in northern Iowa that follows former railroad corridors along several rivers, offering opportunities for hiking, biking, and nature viewing.
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E.
Iowa River Corridor Trail
The Iowa River Corridor Trail is a multi-use recreational path in Iowa that follows the Iowa River, offering opportunities for walking, running, and cycling through natural and urban landscapes.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Des Moines metropolitan area trail network Target entity description: The Des Moines metropolitan area trail network is an interconnected system of multi-use recreational and commuter trails that links parks, neighborhoods, and surrounding communities throughout the greater Des Moines region.
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A.
Rails-to-Trails network in Iowa
The Rails-to-Trails network in Iowa is a statewide system of former railroad corridors converted into multi-use recreational trails for walking, cycling, and other non-motorized activities.
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B.
Des Moines Creek Trail
Des Moines Creek Trail is a scenic multi-use path in Des Moines, Washington, that follows Des Moines Creek through forested parkland to the Puget Sound shoreline.
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C.
Tri-Cities regional trail network
The Tri-Cities regional trail network is an interconnected system of recreational trails in Washington’s Tri-Cities area that links natural areas, parks, and preserves for hiking, biking, and outdoor access.
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D.
Three Rivers Trail (Iowa)
Three Rivers Trail (Iowa) is a recreational multi-use rail trail in northern Iowa that follows former railroad corridors along several rivers, offering opportunities for hiking, biking, and nature viewing.
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E.
Iowa River Corridor Trail
The Iowa River Corridor Trail is a multi-use recreational path in Iowa that follows the Iowa River, offering opportunities for walking, running, and cycling through natural and urban landscapes.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
multi-use trail system
ⓘ
recreational infrastructure ⓘ trail network ⓘ |
| accessCost | free ⓘ |
| connects |
downtown Des Moines
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neighborhoods ⓘ parks ⓘ regional trails in central Iowa ⓘ suburban communities ⓘ |
| country |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| designedFor | non-motorized use ⓘ |
| follows |
abandoned rail corridors
ⓘ
creek corridors ⓘ river corridors ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
Bill Riley Trail
ⓘ
Clive Greenbelt Trail ⓘ Fourmile Creek Trail ⓘ Gay Lea Wilson Trail ⓘ Great Western Trail ⓘ High Trestle Trail connection ⓘ Jordan Creek Trail ⓘ Meredith Trail ⓘ Neal Smith Trail ⓘ Oralabor Gateway Trail ⓘ Principal Riverwalk ⓘ Raccoon River Valley Trail connections ⓘ Walnut Creek Trail ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
connections to on-street bike routes
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trailheads ⓘ wayfinding signage ⓘ |
| hasUse |
bicycling
ⓘ
commuting ⓘ recreation ⓘ running ⓘ walking ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Dallas County, Iowa
NERFINISHED
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Des Moines metropolitan area ⓘ
linked to:
Des Moines–West Des Moines metropolitan area
Polk County, Iowa ⓘ United States ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
Warren County, Iowa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| maintainedBy |
City of Des Moines
ⓘ
linked to:
Des Moines, Iowa
county conservation boards in central Iowa ⓘ suburban municipalities in the Des Moines metro ⓘ |
| manages |
regional connectivity for cyclists
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regional connectivity for pedestrians ⓘ |
| openTo | public ⓘ |
| supports |
access to regional parks
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bicycle commuting to downtown Des Moines ⓘ health and fitness activities ⓘ |
| surfaceType | paved ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Des Moines metropolitan area trail network Description of subject: The Des Moines metropolitan area trail network is an interconnected system of multi-use recreational and commuter trails that links parks, neighborhoods, and surrounding communities throughout the greater Des Moines region.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Des Moines metropolitan area trail network