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Cedar Grove Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Running trail in Liberty Lake, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Cedar Grove Conservation Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

LoopScenicTrailhead parking

What runners say about Cedar Grove Conservation Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (31 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Beautiful place to hike. Stunning view of Liberty lake at top. Needed a bathroom somewhere closer.

★★★★☆ — Laura , Mar 2020

Wife and I decided to go for a hike for our 16th Anniversary. We decided to go to Liberty Lake and hike to yhe "waterfall". It was a challenging hike for us. Neither being in particularly impressive shape. Either way we made it! Great trail. Some challenging switch backs and fantastic views. As for the "waterfall"...

★★★★★ — Brandon , Sep 2020

Awesome loop. If it's dark stay on the trail, if you get off you can get turned around real easy.

★★★★☆ — John , Sep 2025

Very awesome loop trail, lots of lush green foliage, nice waterfall and a good hike.

★★★★★ — Oliver , Jun 2022

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“It is a nice place to bring a lunch and take a break before you head up to the waterfalls.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Good parking at trail head, plenty of shade for those hot days, fairly easy hike and a good distance.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“Very awesome loop trail, lots of lush green foliage, nice waterfall and a good hike.”

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Plan your run at Cedar Grove Conservation Area

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Cedar Grove Conservation Area

Liberty Lake, Washington

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.