Cedar Valley Lakes Trail

The Cedar Valley Lakes Trail is a concrete/asphalt trail connecting Black Hawk Park north of Cedar Falls to Evansdale and passing through George Wyth State Park and downtown Waterloo. 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. There are several self-service bicycle repair stations along the route. There are also convenient bicycle shops in both downtown Waterloo and Cedar Falls near the trail.

At its southeastern end, it ultimately connects to the Cedar Valley Nature Trail.

Cedar Valley Lakes Trail

The longest trail in the Cedar Valley Trails System, this trail stretches between Black Hawk Park in North Cedar Falls all the way to Evansdale, connecting with the Cedar Valley Nature Trail.

• Evansdale - Deerwood Park
• Waterloo - 6th & Water St
• Waterloo - Riverfront Stadium
• Waterloo - Cedar Bend Park
• Waterloo - George Wyth State Park
• Cedar Falls - Gateway Park
• Cedar Falls - Island Park
• Cedar Falls - Black Hawk Park

• Waterloo - Recognized as an Iowa Cultural District, Downtown Waterloo offers activities for all ages. Attractions on both sides of the Cedar River, from museums and family activities to outdoor recreation, the river walk, and nightlife are all tied together by the city's Riverfront Renaissance.
• George Wyth State Park
• Cedar Falls - Downtown District is a nationally recognized Great American Main Street and Iowa Cultural District. It offers shopping, dining, museums, and nightlife. It's bicycle friendly too, with lots of bike racks, trails, and on-road cycling accommodations.
• Black Hawk Park