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Indian Creek - Sac & Fox Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Cedar Rapids, Iowa · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Indian Creek - Sac & Fox Trail'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.

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Popular trail for hiking, walking, and biking, traversing woods, creeks and rivers.

What runners say about Indian Creek - Sac & Fox Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (52 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Beautiful and well maintained trail - I hiked several miles of it with my dogs and wife.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“It is one of most beautiful places to go to soak in the nature itself- no traffic sound, bird chirping, tree shadows on and off, comfortable pave to walk.”

Great hiking trail. There's a creek. Lots of shade. It's flat so it's appropriate for anyone.

★★★★★ — Cynthia , Sep 2022

I love this trail to walk my dogs or go bike riding. Within a minute you feel like you're out of town and in the woods! They keep up the surface as well as they can, as it is crushed limestone. The heavy rains ruin it every year, but they redo it afterward.

★★★★★ — Louise , Jul 2018

Beautiful trail. My dog loves taking a dip in the water and We love looking for cool rocks! Found a nice Geode today!

★★★★★ — Maria , Jul 2020

Great park. The Rosedale trailhead is a hidden gem. Check out the gravel trails and the singletrack.

★★★★★ — Robert , Apr 2023

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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 6 mentions

“It is one of most beautiful places to go to soak in the nature itself- no traffic sound, bird chirping, tree shadows on and off, comfortable pave to walk.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Beautiful and well maintained trail - I hiked several miles of it with my dogs and wife.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“They keep up the surface as well as they can, as it is crushed limestone.”

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Plan your run at Indian Creek - Sac & Fox Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Phone+1 319-286-5760

Where to find Indian Creek - Sac & Fox Trail

Rosedale Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

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Running trails near Cedar Rapids

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Sac & Fox Trailhead

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Hanna Park

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Grant Wood Trail

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PavedScenic

Paved trail offering vistas of cornfields, for cycling, walking and running.

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Sac and Fox Trail City Park

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Park with trails for hiking, biking, and walking, plus abundant wildlife.

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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.