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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

Island Park Disc Golf Course

Island Park 9-Hole Disc Golf Course in Cedar Falls offers a fun, compact round in a scenic park setting, making it a great casual stop for players of all skill levels.

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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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Island Park Beach House

Island Park Beach House is a scenic gathering space overlooking the Cedar River with event rentals, recreation access, and park views.

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Hampton Inn

Hampton Inn offers modern downtown accommodations with walkable access to restaurants, trails, breweries, shops and entertainment.

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Behrens-Rapp Filling Station & Visitor Information

This authentic 1925 filling station serves as an information center for visitors to the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area. Open May through October

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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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Ice House Museum

This circular structure built in 1921 once housed a flourishing ice business and now displays ice harvest equipment and photos on ice farming operations.

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Tourist Park Disc Golf Course

Disc Golf at Tourist Park offers a scenic 18-hole disc golf course in a natural setting along the Cedar River.

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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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Cedar City Creamery

Cedar City Creamery serves ice cream, frozen treats, and sweet desserts in Cedar Falls.

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Bike Tech

Bike Tech is a locally owned bike shop in downtown Cedar Falls offering bicycle sales, repairs, rentals, gear, and trail expertise for riders of all levels.

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