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Red Cedar Park
4 ★★★★☆ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Waverly, Iowa · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Red Cedar Park'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.
What runners say about Red Cedar Park
Nice park where if you don't have a lot of time to get away but have time for a short stroll. Trails are well established and easy to follow, with close access to paved biking/running path. Some nice prairie views and of the Cedar River.
What a wonderful place to walk around and explore the dog. Had a great time?
Trail conditions & character
“Trails are well established and easy to follow, with close access to paved biking/running path.”
Plan your run at Red Cedar Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewaverlyia.com
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