Update on Flood Repairs:

Recent wet weather has slowed trail repairs. As of August 22nd, sections of the Cedar River Trail (at the 4th Street Entrance and near the landfill entrance) are still closed. Sections of the Ellis Trail remain closed with some of the work near completion. The section along the power plant lagoon as well as the entire Ellis Trail will probably open next week. The above picture is the section of the Cedar River Trail near the old Sinclair Bridge. This section of trail was prone to flooding before. The new elevation, encouraged by the Linn County Trails Association, is a welcomed sight for many trail users. The city's goal is to have the entire Cedar River Trail opened by Labor Day weekend.

Flood Repairs Begin!

In the next month, several Metro Area trails will be closed for reconstruction and repair from the 2008 flood. For your safety, remember to obey all signage and barricades. In addition, who wants to pay those outrageous trespassing fines?

The following proposed schedule of closures is subject to change due to weather conditions and contractor preferences.

Cedar River Trail

August 10th through 16th:
Cedar River Trail between 29th St. and 42nd St.

August 10th through September 3rd:

Cedar River Trail from A Street (Landfill entrance) to the bridge over Prairie Creek.

August 17th to August 20th:

Cedar River Trail: 4th Street Entrance to Shaver Rd. (Along the old power plant lagoon)

August 24th to September 3rd:

Cedar River Trail at the 8th Ave. Bridge.

Ellis Trail

August 17th to August 21st:

Ellis Trail at Penn Ave.

Sac an Fox Trail:

September 8th to September 19th:
Sac and Fox Trail from Cole St. parking lot to Mount Vernon Rd.

If you need ideas where to ride, this is a great opportunity to explore the Cedar Valley Nature Trail and Boyson Trail. They are in great condition.