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Katoski Greenbelt
4.4 ★★★★☆ 88 Google reviews · Running trail in Waterloo, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 50 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Katoski Greenbelt'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.
Walking, biking and kayaking spot, with wooded trails and picnic areas, plus bluebells in the spring.
What runners say about Katoski Greenbelt
“Nice little low-traffic Park with grass trails that are fairly well kept up.”
“Was staying in cedar falls was told about park blue bells were beautiful made for a nice walk”
Super cute little park right off the Ridgeway Avenue. Super nice place lots of picnic tables if you grills really nice scenery. Super nice trail to go ahead and walk on my husband and I love to come here and just hang out for a little while when we are in the Cedar Falls Waterloo area.
Beautiful park with trails a plenty! Nice place to get away from the "town" atmosphere.
Love the trails at the greenbelt! Highly recommend to anyone. April always has bluebells growing and blooming so it's extremely pretty!
Was staying in cedar falls was told about park blue bells were beautiful made for a nice walk
Trail conditions & character
“Was staying in cedar falls was told about park blue bells were beautiful made for a nice walk”
“There are a number of soft trails, a paved trail, and the Black Hawk Creek water trail.”
Plan your run at Katoski Greenbelt
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance50 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitewaterlooleisureservices.org
- Phone+1 319-291-4370
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 |
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