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McLoud Run Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 59 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 McLoud Run Park 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.
Park with picnic tables and a playground, plus a walking trail along a stream.
What runners say about McLoud Run Park
“Very nice small park where you feel the beautiful nature on the cold stream running water.”
“Was nice the dogs enjoyed there walk with the creek right along the side of the trail next time I'll get pics”
Great walking, running, biking trail. However, people need to pick up after their furbabies!
I absolutely love this trail! It's perfect for a family fun, walking the dog or just peace and quiet for yourself. My dog loves to get into the stream after a long walk.
Took a nice walk along McCloud Run on a cool , crisp afternoon Dec 29. Was again reminded of the Deratio (sp)destruction of 3 years past. Lots of downed rotting trees and hanging branches. But amongst the woods, deadfall and now leafless shrubbery, we were met close to the trail by a large family of deer.
Very nice small park where you feel the beautiful nature on the cold stream running water. It has a playground with a walking and bike trails. You will enjoy it. I don't see restrooms otherwise correct me please.
Trail conditions & character
“Was nice the dogs enjoyed there walk with the creek right along the side of the trail next time I'll get pics”
“Very nice small park where you feel the beautiful nature on the cold stream running water.”
Plan your run at McLoud Run Park
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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