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Tree of Five Seasons – Cedar Valley Nature Trail loop from Kirkwood Community College

Tree of Five Seasons – Cedar Valley Nature Trail loop from Kirkwood Community College

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Tree of Five Seasons – Cedar Valley Nature Trail loop from Kirkwood Community College

01:53

40.9km

160m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.01 km

Ely

Highlight • Settlement

Ely is a historic town in the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Settled in 1872, it was an important stop along the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway. There are still …

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23.4 km

16th Avenue Bridge (Bridge of Lions)

Highlight • Bridge

This is a great place to cross the Cedar River. The 16th Avenue Bridge (Bridge of Lions) is a locally renowned bridge that is open to cars, bikes, and pedestrians. …

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26.2 km

West Finger Lake

Highlight • Lake

West Finger Lake along the Cedar Valley Nature Trail showcases nature's beauty with its serene waters reflecting the surrounding landscape. Lined by lush greenery, the trail offers scenic views of …

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27.2 km

Viewpoint

27.7 km

Cedar Lake

Highlight • Lake

Cedar Lake is a distinctive body of water, bordered by the Union Pacific Rail Yard on one side and the interstate on the other. It remains hidden from view until …

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29.5 km

Tree of Five Seasons

Highlight • Monument

The Tree of Five Seasons monument is a symbol of the city's resilience. It is made of five steel pillars, together in the shape of a tree, representing spring, summer, …

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34.2 km

Cedar Valley Nature Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cedar Valley Nature Trail is a 52-mile trail from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo. The trail is paved and moves through a variety of scenery, including woodlands, grassland and along the Cedar River.

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40.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.4 km

6.35 km

2.57 km

355 m

248 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

19.0 km

301 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

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Ely

16th Avenue Bridge (Bridge of Lions)

West Finger Lake

Cedar Lake

Tree of Five Seasons

Cedar Valley Nature Trail

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