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Ely – Cedar Valley Nature Trail loop from Kirkwood Community College

Ely – Cedar Valley Nature Trail loop from Kirkwood Community College

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Ely – Cedar Valley Nature Trail loop from Kirkwood Community College

01:22

30.8km

140m

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: August 19, 2026

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7.61 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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17.9 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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21.7 km

16th Avenue Bridge (Bridge of Lions)

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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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30.8 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

4.80 km

1.51 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

10.2 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 25 August

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Ely – Cedar Valley Nature Trail loop from Kirkwood Community College

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Cedar Valley Nature Trail

16th Avenue Bridge (Bridge of Lions)

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