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South Riverside Trail

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7 mi

Distance

1 hr

Time

Asphalt, Concrete

Surface

Greenway, Rail Trail

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Trail Details

Type: Urban Trail

State: Iowa

Counties: Black Hawk

Category: Greenway

South Riverside Trail

Trail Description

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The South Riverside Trail is part of the Cedar Valley Trails Network and runs between Main Street in Cedar Falls and Downtown Waterloo.

The trail also passes through Pfeiffer Springs Park, Sherwood Park, The Cattle Congress Fairgrounds, and finally passes along River Road into Downtown Waterloo.

South Riverside Trail

Parking for the South Riverside Trail at its western terminus is available at the Cedar Falls Recreation Center off E. 13th St. just east of Main St. Continuing east along the trail, you can also park at Veterans Memorial Park (E. 14th Court at Bluff St.), Pfieffer Springs Park off Grand Blvd. and at Park Drive. Access to the trail is available from the Cedar Valley Lakes Trail and from the Greenhill Trail.

Greenhill Trail at US 218 and
Main Street (Cedar Falls)
Downtown Waterloo near River Road.

Cedar Falls Downtown Historic District
Pfeiffer Springs Park
Bullfrog Bayou Area
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
George Wyth State Park
Sherwood Park
Waterloo Downtown
Waterloo Center for the Arts
Phelps Youth Pavilion
Grout Museum District
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum
John Deere Museum
Riverview Recreation Area

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Didn't feel like spring this weekend but still had

Didn't feel like spring this weekend but still had a large number of people working hard to keep Cedar Valley Trails some of the most beautiful trails in the Midwest. Thank you to everyone that helped with trail clean up this weekend! #earthday2023 #CelebrateTrails

Couldn't ask for a better day for a ride. Around 2

Couldn't ask for a better day for a ride. Around 200 people registered for the ride. Bob Dorr band put on a superb show and just an overall great event. Thanks to all volunteers that helped with the ride, businesses that donated, and riders that participated in the ride. Cedar Valley has some of the best people in the country!
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#cedarvalleytrails #iowatrails #cedarvalleycyclists #railstotrails #bikeiowa #cedarvalleybikecollective #gilbertvilledepot #bobdorr #cedarvalleynaturetrail

Celebrate Trails Day was a colossal success in the

Celebrate Trails Day was a colossal success in the Cedar Valley. Shoot out to Cedar Valley Cyclist, Waterloo Exchange Club, Tavis Hall and his supporters, Boy and Girl Scout troops, Cedar Valley Unitarian Universalists and all the volunteers who collected well over 200 bags of trash along or near our trail network. Huge thanks for not only making a positive impact on our trail system but improving the environment for future generations!
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#cedarvalleytrails #celebratetrailsday #iowatrails #cvast #cedarvalleycyclists #cedarvalleybicyclecollective #bikeiowa #railstotrails #ingawaniswoodlands #hartmanreserve #georgewythstatepark

Spring Soft Trail Etiquette - The wet seasons of s

Spring Soft Trail Etiquette - The wet seasons of spring and fall are when soft trails are most vulnerable to damage. If it’s muddy enough that you leave a rut or footprint, please stay off the soft trails. These ruts and footprints will eventually dry like pavement and will directly impact the experience of other trail users. During the wet season utilize multi-use trails that are either paved or graveled. #leavenotrace #cedarvalleytrails #CVAST #ingawaniswoodlands #iowatrails #waterloobicycleworks #georgewythstatepark #hartmanreserve

Just wanted to say thanks to Hartman Reserve Natur

Just wanted to say thanks to Hartman Reserve Nature Center for holding the Frosty Bun snowshoe race and to Scott Gall for mapping out a exciting trail to run on. The Frosty Buns race is always a fun adventure with Iowa winters. Come do the Sticky Stride trail running event held on Sat. March 12th by Hartmann Reserve and take part in the Maple syrup event following the race. Who doesn't enjoy some fresh Cedar Valley maple syrup!
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#hartmanreserve #iowagames #iowatrails #cedarvalleytrails #snowshoeing #blackhawkcountyconservation

Cedar Valley has some of the best soft trails in I

Cedar Valley has some of the best soft trails in Iowa and that wouldn't be possible without the support of CVAST. Help CVAST keep our trails beautiful and attend the membership party on Wed, Feb 16 at 6pm at SingleSpeed in Waterloo. Join a great crew!
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#cvast #iowatrails #georgewyth #hartmanreserve #cedarvalleytrails

Trolley Car Trail

This trail runs from Grand Blvd, under the Greenhill Road bridge, and parallel to Rainbow Drive to Ansborough Avenue.

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Park Avenue Bike Lane

This bike lane connects the east and west sides of the outdoor entertainment area in Downtown Waterloo.

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Greenhill Trail

Part of the Cedar Valley Trails Network, the trail runs through open country and residential areas along Greenhill Rd.

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Cedar Prairie Trail

The trail runs through suburban areas as well as the Katoski Greenbelt and Robinson Bird Sanctuary.

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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.

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