The Cedar Valley Nature Trail (CVNT) runs from Evansdale to Hiawatha and follows the Cedar River Flood Plain on reclaimed rail grades. More than three quarters of the 63-mile CVNT is blacktop and is well-suited for road and mountain bikes, skaters, and hikers.

Cedar Valley Trails Patrol is a group of 25 members trained in basic bicycle repairs and first aid. These dedicated volunteers serve as ambassadors and collectively provide an average of 300 hours of service on the trails each year.

Cedar Valley Lakes Trail. The trail runs from Black Hawk Park in northern Cedar Falls, through Waterloo, all the way to the Cedar Valley Nature Trail.

The longest single trail in the area, at over 16 miles, this scenic trail includes views of the Cedar River along urban settings and through parks with shaded trails and quiet neighborhoods. The trail also passes by the lakes in George Wyth State Park.

Get off the beaten path - take our soft trails to experience the Cedar Valley's natural beauty. Great for hikers and bikers alike!

Take our soft trails to experience the Cedar Valley’s natural beauty. Great for hikers and bikers alike!

This trail is scenic with views of prairie and lakes. It connects to the new Greenhill trail to the north towards the University of Northern Iowa and to the Cedar Prairie Trail by crossing Hwy 27/58 on the Mayors Bridge.

On June 7th, 2025, the 12th Bridges Ride will be held to celebrate and commemorate the four bridges on the Cedar Valley Nature Trail: the Evansdale Bridge, the McFarlane Bridge, the Wolf Creek Bridge and one more north of Gilbertville Depot named E-4.

The Ingawanis Woodland Trails area has a lot to offer the mountain bike enthusiasts in the area. Off road trail runners and hikers are also welcome on these soft trails but be aware of your surroundings.

The Evansdale Nature Trail is a short (2 mile) paved trail that connects the suburban neighborhoods of Evansdale to both the Cedar Valley Lakes Trail and the Cedar Valley Nature Trail. The southern end also connects to a short loop around Meyers Lake. A short section of the trail is paved bike lane that runs alongside Dodge Street for about 1/4 ...