Best trails near Cedar Falls

12 trails · 12 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Cedar Falls, Iowa — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 12 of 12 trails · best 15 shown on the map
H
Hudson Road Trail
#1 Hudson Road Trail
1.6 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
W
Washington Trail
#2 Washington Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
C
Cedar Valley Lakes Trail
#3 Cedar Valley Lakes Trail
2.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S
South Riverside Trail
#4 South Riverside Trail
2.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
R
Riverside Trail
#5 Riverside Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
U
Upland Forest Trail
#6 Upland Forest Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
C
Cedar Prairie Trail
#7 Cedar Prairie Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 47: intrinsic quality
47Rated
U
UNI Prairie Trail
#8 UNI Prairie Trail
2.2 mi away
Why 46: intrinsic quality
46Rated
B
Big Lake Loop
#9 Big Lake Loop
2.8 mi away
Why 46: intrinsic quality
46Rated
C
Cedar Valley Lakes Trail
#10 Cedar Valley Lakes Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 45: intrinsic quality
45Rated
T
Tondo Pray Pump Track
#11 Tondo Pray Pump Track
2.6 mi away
Why 45: intrinsic quality
45Rated
S
South Riverside Trail
#12 South Riverside Trail
2.8 mi away
Why 45: intrinsic quality
45Rated

Trails near Cedar Falls

The Cedar Falls area has 12 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Cedar Falls

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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