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Tree of Five Seasons – Cedar Valley Nature Trail loop from Ely

Tree of Five Seasons – Cedar Valley Nature Trail loop from Ely

Easy

4.6

(1930)

6,536

riders

Tree of Five Seasons – Cedar Valley Nature Trail loop from Ely

01:36

36.3km

130m

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: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.2 km

16th Avenue Bridge (Bridge of Lions)

Highlight • Bridge

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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16.0 km

Tree of Five Seasons

Highlight • Monument

The Tree of Five Seasons monument is a symbol of the city's resilience. It is made of five steel pillars, together in the shape of a tree, representing spring, summer, …

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17.2 km

West Finger Lake

Highlight • Lake

West Finger Lake along the Cedar Valley Nature Trail showcases nature's beauty with its serene waters reflecting the surrounding landscape. Lined by lush greenery, the trail offers scenic views of …

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18.3 km

Viewpoint

18.8 km

Cedar Lake

Highlight • Lake

Cedar Lake is a distinctive body of water, bordered by the Union Pacific Rail Yard on one side and the interstate on the other. It remains hidden from view until …

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24.5 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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36.2 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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36.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.0 km

812 m

308 m

123 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

15.6 km

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Tree of Five Seasons – Cedar Valley Nature Trail loop from Ely

16th Avenue Bridge (Bridge of Lions)

Tree of Five Seasons

West Finger Lake

Cedar Lake

Cedar Valley Nature Trail

Ely

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