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Cedar Valley Lakes Trail

The longest trail in the Cedar Valley Trails System, this trail stretches from north Cedar Falls all the way to Evansdale, connecting with the Cedar Valley Nature Trail.

This scenic trail includes views of the Cedar River along urban settings and through parks with shaded trails and quiet neighborhoods. At its southeastern end, it ultimately connects to the Cedar Valley Nature Trail.


Trailheads:

  1. Cedar Falls - Gateway Park (used for location details in this listing)

  2. Cedar Falls - Island Park

  3. Cedar Falls - Black Hawk Park

  4. Evansdale - Deerwood Park

  5. Waterloo - 6th & Water St

  6. Waterloo - Riverfront Stadium

  7. Waterloo - Cedar Bend Park

  8. Waterloo - George Wyth State Park

In the Area

George Wyth State Park

Escape to George Wyth State Park, where scenic lakes, wooded trails, beaches, paddling, fishing, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation await just minutes from downtown Cedar Falls.

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Black Hawk Park

Black Hawk Park is a large outdoor recreation area near Cedar Falls offering camping, hiking, boating, fishing, and scenic riverfront views along the Cedar River.

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Downtown Cedar Falls

Walkable area with local shops, restaurants, breweries, entertainment, trails, and riverfront charm.

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Gateway River Park

Gateway River Park offers river surfing, whitewater recreation, trails, fishing, and outdoor gathering spaces along the Cedar River.

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