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TRAILS

130 + Miles to Discover

The Cedar Valley Trails system offers more than 130 miles of connected paved recreational trails throughout Cedar Falls and the surrounding region. The network connects visitors to downtown districts, parks, breweries, restaurants, riverfront areas, natural spaces, and neighboring communities, making it one of the area’s defining outdoor experiences.

Visitors can bike, walk, or run through scenic river corridors, wooded areas, college-town neighborhoods, and community gathering spaces while enjoying an easy and accessible way to explore the region. Cedar Falls was Iowa’s first designated Trails Town, and the trail system plays a major role in the city’s outdoor culture.

Whether planning a long-distance bike ride, a casual evening walk, or a weekend trail adventure, the Cedar Valley Trails create an easy way to experience Cedar Falls and beyond.

TRAIl LOOPS

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Big Woods Trail Loop

Difficulty:

Easy, Moderate

Distance:

8.3

mi

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Cedar Prairie Trail Loop

Difficulty:

Moderate

Distance:

19.2

mi

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UNI Trail Loop

Difficulty:

Easy

Distance:

2.6

mi

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Prairie Lakes Trail Loop

Difficulty:

Easy

Distance:

10.2

mi

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Cedar River Trail Loop

Difficulty:

Easy, Moderate

Distance:

17.1

mi

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Hudson Road and Union Road Trail Loop

Difficulty:

Easy

Distance:

9

mi

EXPLORE INDIVIDUAL TRAILS

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University Avenue Trail

Difficulty:

Easy

Distance:

5

mi

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Union Road Trail

Difficulty:

Easy

Distance:

2

mi

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South Riverside Trail

Difficulty:

Easy

Distance:

7

mi

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Prairie Lakes Trail

Difficulty:

Easy

Distance:

2.2

mi

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Lone Tree Road Trail

Difficulty:

Easy

Distance:

2.1

mi

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Hudson Road Trail

Difficulty:

Easy

Distance:

2

mi

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Greenhill Trail

Difficulty:

Easy

Distance:

6.7

mi

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Cedar Valley Nature Trail

Difficulty:

Easy

Distance:

63

mi

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Cedar Valley Lakes Trail

Difficulty:

Moderate

Distance:

16.4

mi

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Cedar Prairie Trail

Difficulty:

Easy

Distance:

8.3

mi

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Big Woods Trail

Difficulty:

Easy

Distance:

2.5

mi

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UNI Preserve Trail

Difficulty:

Easy

Distance:

0.8

mi

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Make it a Getaway

Spend a few easy days or a adventurous weekend in Cedar Falls with a grab-and-go itinerary. 

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Pet-Friendly Cedar Falls

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Cedar Falls Beer Trail

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Trails, Patios and Local Flavors

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