Waypoints

1. S : km 0 - alt. 255 m - END IOWA SEGMENT 4: W 18th Street and Commercial Street 42.48535, -92.32505 Elev 849 ft BEGIN IOWA SEGMENT 5: At W 18th Street and Commercial Street, continue northeast long W 18th Street. --- WATERLOO Police: (319) 291-2515 Newspaper: The Courier (319) 291-1400
2. 2 : km 0.44 - alt. 257 m - Turn right onto Cedar Valley Lakes Trail heading southeast. 42.48854, -92.32172 Elev 858 ft
3. 3 : km 3.08 - alt. 256 m - Beneath a billboard, turn left leaving Cedar Valley Lakes Trail. 42.47904, -92.29385 Elev 847 ft
4. 4 : km 3.13 - alt. 256 m - Turn right onto Lafayette Road 42.47904, -92.29339 Elev 852 ft --- ENTERING EVANSDALE Police: (319) 232-6682 Newspaper: The Courier (319) 291-1400
5. 5 : km 3.62 - alt. 256 m - Evans Road. Continue on Lafayette Rd 42.47722, -92.28799 Elev 847 ft --- Evansdale Library - 1 block north Tu-W, F 10-5, M, Th 10-6, Sa10-3, Su closed Casey's General Store - on left - Daily 5-11 Dollar Tree - on left - M-Sa 9-9, Su 10-8
6. 6 : km 3.77 - alt. 256 m - Keep right onto Evansdale Bike Trail 42.47664, -92.28631 Elev 851 ft --- You immediately pass behind Fareway Grocery store M-Sa 8-9, Closed Sunday
7. 7 : km 4.65 - alt. 256 m - Continue straight on Dodge Street. 42.46913, -92.28299 Elev 855 ft
8. 8 : km 5.21 - alt. 255 m - At the Muelhl skatepark, turn left on Gilbert Drive. 42.46420, -92.28282 Elev 852 ft
9. 9 : km 5.54 - alt. 256 m - Turn right, cross Gilbert Drive and join the Cedar Valley Nature Trail heading southwest. 42.46396, -92.27884 Elev 836mi ft
10. 10 : km 6.08 - alt. 254 m - I-380 Overpass 42.46047, -92.27915 Elev 838 ft
11. 11 : km 6.49 - alt. 253 m - Cedar Valley Nature Trail trailhead. No services. Parking only. 42.45966, -92.28288 Elev 839 ft
12. 12 : km 12.08 - alt. 251 m - Harry Bardsley Memorial Gazebo 42.42359, -92.23972 Elev 837 mi
13. 13 : km 13.79 - alt. 250 m - CVNT - Gilbertville Trailhead Water, Restroom. Restored railroad depot here. 42.41552, -92.22313 Elev 842 ft --- GILBERTVILLE - 0.4mi east PO, Rest
14. 14 : km 24.61 - alt. 247 m - ENTERING LA PORTE CITY All Services Police: (319) 342-2232 Newspaper: The Courier (319) 291-1400 42.32648, -92.20144 Elev 815 ft
15. 15 : km 26 - alt. 248 m - Gazebo Water 42.31758, -92.18904 Elev 827 ft
16. 16 : km 26.14 - alt. 249 m - Cross 8th Street 42.31714, -92.18781 Elev 809 ft --- La Porte City Business Dist. - .27mi south Turn right on Sycamore, cross railroad tracks, and continue south on Sycamore to Main Street.
17. 17 : km 26.34 - alt. 248 m - Turn left onto 7th Street 42.31634, -92.18600 Elev 821 ft
18. 18 : km 26.39 - alt. 248 m - At Elm Street, bear right onto Cedar Valley Nature Trail 42.31619, -92.18520 Elev 819 ft
19. 19 : km 29.79 - alt. 247 m - Dispersed Camping 42.31676, -92.14437 Elev 806 ft 'Nice grass surrounded by pine trees.' Boston&Cubby'12
20. 20 : km 29.94 - alt. 247 m - Cross King Rd. The paved trail turns to crushed limestone 42.31653, -92.14263 Elev 813 ft --- McFarlane County Park to the north. Tent Camping From $7 Campground w/ WiFi, modern showers, and restrooms. Also, have inexpensive cabins.
21. 21 : km 30.13 - alt. 243 m - McFarlane Bridge Crosses Cedar River. Severely damaged by flooding in 2008. Hikers report it was not repaired in 2012 but passable. Update appreciated: john@ADTGuide.com 42.31553, -92.13382 Elev 791 ft
22. 22 : km 35.81 - alt. 244 m - Buzzard's Quarry Safety Stop A small covered picnic pavilion, picnic tables, and a large signboard that blocks the wind. 'If it had water, it would have been perfect.' Boston&Cubby'12 42.30707, -92.07625 815 ft
23. 23 : km 36.87 - alt. 242 m - ENTERING BUCHANAN COUNTY Sheriff: (319) 334-2567 Newspaper: Independence Bulletin-Journal (319) 334-2557 42.30320, -92.06480 Elev 824 ft
24. 24 : km 42.08 - alt. 248 m - Cross West Street 42.31104, -92.00697 Elev 823 ft --- ENTERING BRANDON PO, C-Store, Restaurant Sheriff: (319) 334-2567 Newspaper: Independence Bulletin-Journal (319) 334-2557 --- Iowa's Largest Frying Pan - 3 blocks north on West Street. Nine feet wide and 14 feet long (with handle). It was built in 2004 for the town's Cowboy Breakfast Festival. The skillet could fry 44 dozen eggs or 88 pounds of bacon.
25. 25 : km 46.04 - alt. 254 m - ENTERING BENTON COUNTY Sheriff: (319) 472-2337 Newspaper: Vinton Today (319) 202-4125 42.29741, -91.96755 Elev 859 ft
26. 26 : km 56.4 - alt. 277 m - Cross 31st Avenue. 42.23055, -91.89097 Elev 907 ft --- ENTERING URBANA All Services Police: 319-443-2780 Newspaper: Independence Bulletin-Journal (319) 334-2557 --- C-Store, Hotel - 1.11mi North on 31st Ave. Casey's General Store - Open 24 hours Urbana Inn & Suites - ~$89 (319) 443-8888
27. 27 : km 57.72 - alt. 275 m - Urbana Business District Turn left on South Center Avenue, then right on West Wood Street. 42.22296, -91.87865 Elev 916 ft
28. 28 : km 57.81 - alt. 276 m - Central Crossing Park Shelter 42.22242, -91.87776 Elev 907 ft
29. 29 : km 62.31 - alt. 245 m - ENTERING LINN COUNTY Sheriff: (319) 892-6100 Newspaper: The Gazette (319) 398-8333 42.20034, -91.83269 Elev 812 ft
30. 30 : km 62.7 - alt. 239 m - I-380 underpass. 42.20052, -91.82831 Elev 775 ft
31. 31 : km 65.69 - alt. 241 m - ENTERING CENTER POINT All services except lodging Sheriff: (319) 892-6100 Newspaper: The Gazette (319) 398-8333 42.20127, -91.79250 Elev 797 ft
32. 32 : km 67.06 - alt. 246 m - Center Point Historical Depot Museum The depot has a sheltered area with picnic tables, a drinking fountain, and indoor bathrooms. Plus, a museum including Strait Log Cabin believed to be the oldest in Linn County. 42.19280, -91.78147 Elev 823 ft --- Center Point Business District Turn right on E Washington St. Head west on Washington for .27mi to Main St.
33. 33 : km 67.35 - alt. 246 m - Iowa St. Turning right on Iowa St. then left on Franklin. Two restaurants, Casey's General Store and Dollar General within 0.75mi.
34. 34 : km 84 - alt. 265 m - ENTERING ROBINS Police: (319) 366-5055 Newspaper: The Gazette (319) 398-8333 42.08412, -91.67182 Elev 892 ft
35. 35 : km 85.22 - alt. 259 m - W Main Street 42.07321, -91.67165 Elev 861 ft --- ROBINS Business District to the east along W Main.
36. 36 : km 85.88 - alt. 254 m - South Troy Park Trail leaves to the east. Park in .36mi - has picnic shelters, restrooms, water. 42.06738, -91.67300 Elev 845 ft
37. 37 : km 86.88 - alt. 257 m - ENTERING HIAWATHA PO, Library, Restaurants Police: (319) 393-1212 Newspaper: The Gazette (319) 398-8333 42.05871, -91.67495 Elev 855 ft
38. 38 : km 88.14 - alt. 260 m - CVNT Hiawatha Trail Head Restroom, Water, Bike Repair station w/ pump 42.04755, -91.67750 Elev 856 ft
39. 39 : km 88.65 - alt. 256 m - Oscar's Restaurant, Casey's General Store on sidewalk leaving to the Northwest. 42.04322, -91.67823 Elev 852 ft
40. 40 : km 89.22 - alt. 258 m - Turn right and cross Center Point Road. 42.03928, -91.67383 Elev 850 ft
41. 41 : km 89.25 - alt. 258 m - Turn left, cross Emmons Street, and continue southeast on Cedar Valley Nature Trail 42.03911, -91.67408 Elev 855 ft
42. 42 : km 89.48 - alt. 257 m - DQ Chill & Grill - Daily 11-9 Hiawatha Public Library M-Th 10-6, F 10-5, Sa 10-2 Post Office 99 E Willman St, Hiawatha, IA 52233 M-F 9-11, 12-5, Sa 9-11
43. 43 : km 89.93 - alt. 258 m - Cross Blairs Ferry Road. 42.03475, -91.66852 Elev 859 ft --- ENTERING CEDAR RAPIDS All Services Police: (319) 286-5491 Newspaper: The Gazette (319) 398-8333 --- Pharmacy, Fast Food, C-Store at this intersection.
44. 44 : km 90.95 - alt. 246 m - IA 100 Overpass 42.02827, -91.67149 Elev 802 ft
45. 45 : km 91.08 - alt. 239 m - At the fork, keep right onto Cedar Valley Nature Trail. 42.02748, -91.67046 Elev 786 ft
46. 46 : km 91.18 - alt. 237 m - Comfort Inn and Suites ~$71 (319) 378-8888 Free Breakfast, Free WiFi, Pool, and Hot Tub 42.02662, -91.67035 Elev 790 ft
47. 47 : km 91.43 - alt. 237 m - Staybridge Suites ~$97 (319) 294-8700 Free Breakfast, Free WiFi 42.02476, -91.66908 Elev 794 ft
48. 48 : km 91.8 - alt. 236 m - Cross 42nd St NE and continue south on Cedar Valley Nature Trail. 42.02165, -91.66771 Elev 782 ft --- Pharmacy, Fast Food and C-Store at this intersection.
49. 49 : km 93.5 - alt. 229 m - Turn left onto Cedar Valley Nature Trail going down then under 29th Street heading south. 42.00718, -91.66467 Elev 745 ft --- Kwik Shop 1 block east on 29th Street
50. 50 : km 94.43 - alt. 225 m - Water fountain 41.99996, -91.66585 Elev 740 ft
51. 51 : km 94.49 - alt. 225 m - Turn left, cross J Avenue Northeast, and continue on Cedar Valley Nature Trail heading west passing under IA 27.
52. 52 : km 94.95 - alt. 223 m - Cross Shaver Rd, then turn left and cross the bridge. 41.99867, -91.67147 Elev 743
53. 53 : km 95 - alt. 223 m - After crossing the bridge, turn right onto Cedar Valley Nature Trail 41.99836, -91.67126 Elev 733 ft
54. 54 : km 97.14 - alt. 220 m - As the bike path ends, turn left following road south through industrial area. 41.98515, -91.67025 Elev 729 ft
55. E : km 97.47 - alt. 223 m - END IOWA SEGMENT 5 - After crossing railroad tracks, join bike path. 41.98515, -91.67025 Elev 729 ft BEGIN IOWA SEGMENT 6 After crossing railroad tracks, turn right joining bike path (Cedar River Trail) heading southeast toward downtown Cedar Rapids.

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