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SaveCedar Rapids trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Hiking, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Snowshoeing. Popular destinations include Beverly Park, Wanatee Park and Sac & Fox Trail City Park.
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- Mountain Bike
85 trails
- E-Bike
68 trails
- Gravel Bike
21 trails
- Adaptive Bike
12 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
22 trails
- Hike
76 trails
- Trail Running
77 trails
- Snowshoe
9 trails
Region Details
- 6
- 8
- 29
- 34
- 7
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Aug 15, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 85
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 85
- Trails E-Bike
- 68
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 21
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 12
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 22
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 76
- Trails Trail Running
- 77
- Trails Snowshoe
- 9
- Total Distance
- 72 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,221 ft
- Total Vertical
- 252 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 947 ft
- Reports
- 232
- Photos
- 175
- Completed Counter
- 4,946
Sub Regions
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Beverly Park
- 12
- 12
- 5
- 1
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Mt. Trashmore
- 1
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Sac & Fox Trail City Park
- 2
- 4
- 5
- 1
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Seminole Valley Park
- 4
- 5
- 1
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Wanatee Park
- 8
- 12
Popular Cedar Rapids Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.4 • 1,335 ft • 31 ft • 158 •
Another professionally-built singletrack at Wanatee Park, is a blue rated (more difficult) singletrack with flow elements (berms, rollers, lifts, etc.) and two boardwalks that ride just as good, if not better, than the trail. This trail...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 909 ft • 0 ft • 154 •
This fast and flowy blue trail is a one way downhill trail that descends from the Gravity Zone twisting and turning through the trees along the edge of the . The first half has many bermed corners followed by a rollable jump that...
• 75 ★ 4.7 • 961 ft • 35 ft • 147 •
This black trail features a small drop, two log overs, and a couple very tight switchbacks. Combine that with some steep climbs and you have a trail set to raise your heart rate to the max. It can be ridden either direction. Try it in...
• 70 ★ 3.5 • 4,852 ft • 82 ft • 146 •
The loop is a beginner level trail that traverses the of the hill next to the parking lot. Along the top of the ridge is a skills area that contains an elevated boardwalk with a skinny teeter totter or drop option, large log over with a...
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 177 ft • 137 •
LAMBA's original installation of singletrack at Wanatee Park in 2011, with updated routing and addition of flow elements (berms, rollers, jumps, etc.) in 201. This particular trail is rated blue (more difficult) often tight and twisty,...
• 75 ★ 4.5 • 896 ft • 15 ft • 136 •
is a black technical loop that can be accessed from the . Upon entering the trail, you’ll descend a rocky hill then cross a stone bridge that can be used as a tabletop jump. Taking the fork to the right you’ll begin ascending the...
Cedar Rapids Mountain Bike Routes
3 miles • 345 ft • 16 • Loop •
Are you up for taking your riding skills to the next level? The Dark Web Tour takes you through all the...
4 miles • 383 ft • 13 • Loop •
The travels along a majority of the blue (more difficult) trails in the park. Most features on blue trails...
4 miles • 333 ft • 7 • Loop •
The is an easier route that traverses most of the green (less difficult) trails in the park. This route is...
• 14 miles • 1,042 ft • 65 •
• 4 miles • 426 ft • 16 •
• 5 miles • 520 ft • 14 •
Photos of Cedar Rapids Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| FrontSide | Jul 29, 2026 @ 12:23pm (America/Chicago) Jul 29, 2026 | Dry | bpsmpls FBP | ||
| BackSide | Jul 29, 2026 @ 12:23pm (America/Chicago) Jul 29, 2026 | Ideal | bpsmpls FBP | ||
| Porterhouse | Jul 29, 2026 @ 12:23pm (America/Chicago) Jul 29, 2026 | Ideal | bpsmpls FBP | ||
| Flowy McFlowface | Jul 29, 2026 @ 12:23pm (America/Chicago) Jul 29, 2026 | Ideal | bpsmpls FBP | ||
| Ditch Digger West | Jul 29, 2026 @ 12:23pm (America/Chicago) Jul 29, 2026 | Ideal | bpsmpls FBP | ||
| The Miscreant | Jul 29, 2026 @ 12:23pm (America/Chicago) Jul 29, 2026 | Ideal | bpsmpls FBP | ||
| JANK | Jul 29, 2026 @ 12:23pm (America/Chicago) Jul 29, 2026 | Ideal | bpsmpls FBP | ||
| Patterflow | Jul 29, 2026 @ 12:23pm (America/Chicago) Jul 29, 2026 | Ideal | bpsmpls FBP | ||
| Neighborhood | Jul 29, 2026 @ 12:23pm (America/Chicago) Jul 29, 2026 | Ideal | bpsmpls FBP | ||
| P.A.G.A.N | Jul 29, 2026 @ 12:23pm (America/Chicago) Jul 29, 2026 | Ideal | bpsmpls FBP |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| chaonatic | wishlist | region | activity #103107991 | Sep 5, 2026 @ 10:02am Sep 5, 2026 |
| bhixson | wishlist | region | activity #102691824 | Aug 30, 2026 @ 9:57am Aug 30, 2026 |
| bpsmpls | wishlist | region | activity #100322300 | Jul 29, 2026 @ 10:44pm Jul 29, 2026 |
| bpsmpls | add | report | activity #100299886 and 9 more | Jul 29, 2026 @ 2:49pm Jul 29, 2026 |
| bpsmpls | wishlist | region | activity #99868088 | Jul 23, 2026 @ 9:24pm Jul 23, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Very easy trail, green. Nice view of the... | Nov 19, 2025 @ 8:10am Nov 19, 2025 | ||
| trail | More challenging inner loop of the campground... | Nov 19, 2025 @ 7:23am Nov 19, 2025 | ||
| trail | Well established trail that follows an almost... | Nov 19, 2025 @ 7:22am Nov 19, 2025 | ||
| trail | Rough trail, not for the beginner. Sand and... | Nov 19, 2025 @ 6:51am Nov 19, 2025 | ||
| trail | Natural trail, little grooming, a lot of log... | Nov 19, 2025 @ 6:43am Nov 19, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k3 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge21 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k3 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge21 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge1 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Hawkeye Downs Motocross | skill park | Cedar Rapids | |
| Wanatee Skills Park | skill park | Cedar Rapids |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 85 | 72 miles | 3,222 ft | 23 miles | 253 ft | #1,438 | #548 | 175 | 232 | 3 | 6,567 | |
| E-Bike | 68 | 28 miles | 2,057 ft | 8 miles | 217 ft | #3,478 | #1,219 | 182 | 129 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 21 | 47 miles | 1,745 ft | 16 miles | 253 ft | #1,664 | #443 | 67 | 25 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 12 | 42 miles | 1,467 ft | 15 miles | 253 ft | #1,814 | #326 | 4 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 22 | 11 miles | 807 ft | 3 miles | 180 ft | #1,937 | #363 | 79 | 17 | |||
| Horse | 3 | 4 miles | 240 ft | 2 miles | 118 ft | 43 | ||||||
| Hike | 76 | 71 miles | 3,077 ft | 22 miles | 253 ft | #3,630 | #1,271 | 232 | 327 | |||
| Trail Running | 77 | 71 miles | 3,123 ft | 22 miles | 253 ft | #3,116 | #895 | 232 | 139 | |||
| Snowshoe | 9 | 8 miles | 210 ft | 1 mile | 56 ft | #1,071 | #547 | 1 | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Cedar Rapids?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cedar Rapids are:
- Red Cedar (4.4/5)
- Irene (4.2/5)
- Ditch Digger East (4.2/5)
- Little Sister (4.2/5)
- Billy Goat (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Cedar Rapids?
There are 9 parking locations listed in Cedar Rapids. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Cedar Rapids?
The longest trail in Cedar Rapids is Cedar Valley Nature Trail Cedar Rapids to Center Point at 14.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Cedar Rapids?
The best hiking trails in Cedar Rapids are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Cedar Rapids?
The best trail running trails in Cedar Rapids are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids has a total of 85 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Cedar Rapids to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cedar Rapids?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Cedar Rapids is Cedar Valley Nature Trail Cedar Rapids to Center Point with 346 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Cedar Rapids?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Cedar Rapids is Cedar Valley Nature Trail Cedar Rapids to Center Point with 381 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing.
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What bike services are there in Cedar Rapids?
The following bike services are available in Cedar Rapids:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Trail Association (1)
- Trail Builders (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Cedar Rapids?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Cedar Rapids is Anglers Eyelet - East Access with an average grade of 20.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Cedar Rapids?
The overall region status for Cedar Rapids is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 37 trails:
- Clear / Green: 36
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Cedar Rapids?
Yes, Cedar Rapids supports e-bike riding. There are 66 trails in Cedar Rapids that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Cedar Rapids?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Cedar Rapids are: View all mountain biking routes in Cedar Rapids.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Cedar Rapids?
The most popular Strava segments in Cedar Rapids are:
- Power Plant False Flat (5,902 athletes)
- Ely Road to C Street (5,555 athletes)
- J Ave to 29th St (4,272 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Cedar Rapids?
Yes, there are 12 accessible/adaptive trails in Cedar Rapids. View all adaptive trails in Cedar Rapids for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Cedar Rapids?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Cedar Rapids directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Cedar Rapids?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Cedar Rapids are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Cedar Rapids?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Cedar Rapids are:
- KidsTrail (5/5)
- Red Cedar (4.8/5)
- Mt. Trashmore Flow Trail (4.4/5)
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