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Cedar River Trail

3.0 (7 Ratings)
A pleasant interurban trail along Cedar River.
17.9
mi
Distance
816
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyLakeRiver/CreekViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
17.87mi
Distance
816ft
Elevation Gain
305ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
596ft
High Point
22ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Cedar River Trail is a commonly used interurban trail that parallels the Cedar River along an old railroad grade. The trail is paved for most of the way, starting at the southern end of Lake Washington, but reverts to gravel about five miles before it concludes at Landsburg Park in Maple Valley. Although much of the trail is very pleasant as it follows the shore of the river and travels through wooded areas, the tranquility can at times be overshadowed by the proximity to busy roads. The trail is popular for several recreation types as well as for non-motorized commuting. As a result, a number of share-the-trail policies are in effect for traveling, passing, etc.

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Contributors
Eric Ashley