more stats
1.8 miles
Distance
177 ft
Climb
-187 ft
Descent
00:21:07
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
775 ft
Altitude min
871 ft
Altitude max
821 ft
Altitude start
810 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-14.3%
Grade max
14.2%
Grade min
4,295 ft
Distance climb
3,448 ft
Distance down
1,542 ft
Distance flat
00:21:07
Avg time

Irene Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wanatee Park
    Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44369 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    closed for hunting Nov. 1 - Jan. 10.
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Linn County Conservation

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, requiring lower speed balance and good bike handling skills. The flow elements are also relatively tight and do not ride themselves, requiring skill to successfully navigate.

The singletrack is two way, however most locals prefer to ride this route in a anti-clockwise fashion. Adding to the technical challenge of this loop are occasional logs to traverse, most with ride arounds.

In 2011 Linn County Conservation worked with LAMBA and professional trail building contractors to connect this loop to another green rated (less difficult) loop in the park (Red Cedar), via a blue connector trail (TrollHoller / MercyFlush); leaving Wanatee with a grand total of 5 miles of singletrack.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association

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Sep 29, 2024 @ 11:54am
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Mar 18, 2022 @ 11:32am
Mar 18, 2022
reporter Forestry activities have closed all the singletrack at Wanatee for the foreseeable future.
Sep 30, 2021 @ 7:28pm
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on Sep 29, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 4.24 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Irene located?
      Irene is located in Wanatee Park, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Wanatee Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.00585, -91.5664.
      ▼ How hard is Irene?
      Irene is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Irene?
      Irene has 177 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 187 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 775 ft to 871 ft.
      ▼ How long is Irene?
      Irene is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Irene?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Irene. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Irene?
      Irene is best visited during: closed for hunting Nov. 1 - Jan. 10..
      ▼ How do I access Irene? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Irene are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Irene?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Irene. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Irene?
      Irene is a very popular trail. There have been 1,084 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,095 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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