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Tree of Five Seasons – Cedar Valley Nature Trail loop from Mount Mercy University

Tree of Five Seasons – Cedar Valley Nature Trail loop from Mount Mercy University

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(6950)

19,851

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Tree of Five Seasons – Cedar Valley Nature Trail loop from Mount Mercy University

02:33

56.9km

240m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.93 km

Viewpoint

10.4 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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12.2 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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28.1 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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39.0 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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42.9 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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45.6 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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56.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.8 km

8.78 km

3.94 km

355 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.6 km

23.1 km

170 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 25 August

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Tree of Five Seasons

Ely

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16th Avenue Bridge (Bridge of Lions)

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