Sac & Fox Trail

The Sac and Fox was designated as Iowa’s first National Recreation Trail in 1975. Constructed and maintained by the Cedar Rapids Parks Department, the seven-mile long trail is relatively level and broad with a pressed limestone surface. About half of the trail is in the Indian Creek Valley, where walkers encounter a deep forest split by the riffles of this scenic stream. The rest of the trail follows the Cedar River and is in more open terrain. Hiking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding and bicycling are permitted. Motorized vehicles and weapons are prohibited. Dogs must be leashed.

Parking Lots:  Cole Street, Indian Creek Nature Center and Bertram Road. There is room for a few cars to park along the road at the Wilder Drive and Rosedale Road accesses.
Trail Access:  All points listed under parking. There is also foot access at East Post Road and Mount Vernon Road.

Sac and Fox Trail Map

East Post Rd to Wilder Access – 1.5 mi
Wilder Access to Footbridge – .5 mi
Footbridge to Rosedale Rd – .25 mi
Rosedale Rd to Mt Vernon Rd – 1.25 mi
Mt Vernon Rd to Bertram Rd Parking Lot – .25 mi
Bertram Rd Parking Lot to Bertram Rd Bridge – .25 mi
Bertram Rd Bridge to Otis Rd Bridge & ICNC – .5 mi
Otis Rd Bridge to 44th St Dry Wash – 1.5 mi
44th St Dry Wash to Old Barn – 1 mi
Old Barn to Cole St Parking Lot – .5 mi

Total Distance of trail – 7.5 mi