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Cedar River Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Cedar Rapids, Iowa · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Cedar River Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Cedar River Trail
“The trail has beautiful sights and lanes to guide bicycle traffic.”
“I love to bring my dogboy out to run and explore.”
Favorite place to run. Convenient and lots of segments, so one can keep from getting bored so easily.
Great trail, cool industrial sites and good view of the city from a relaxing city spot!
Nice, well kept trail. Enjoyed all the beautiful colors of the surrounding landscape.
This is the place you go to get spiritual and buff. The trail has beautiful sights and lanes to guide bicycle traffic. Pedestrians please stay to the right! I love to bring my dogboy out to run and explore.
Trail conditions & character
“Great trail, cool industrial sites and good view of the city from a relaxing city spot!”
Plan your run at Cedar River Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- Phone(319) 286-5760
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