Big Woods Lake – Cedar River loop from Orchard Hill Elementary

Big Woods Lake – Cedar River loop from Orchard Hill Elementary

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Big Woods Lake – Cedar River loop from Orchard Hill Elementary

01:11

21.8km

80m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

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George Wyth Memorial State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.2 km

Big Woods Lake

Highlight • Lake

Big Woods Lake is at the center of Big Woods Lake Recreation Area, which includes a campground, playground, and boat ramp.

Tip by

17.9 km

The Cedar river is 338 miles long and passes through Austin, Minn and Charles City, Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and Cedar Rapids in Iowa. The river takes its name from the red cedar along its lower course.

Tip by

21.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

5.77 km

1.60 km

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

4.14 km

464 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Friday 13 November

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