Iowa whitewater - Cedar River, Black Hawk County

Black Hawk county, Cedar Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     0.05 miles
 
Link to Cedar River Environmental Group for Maps etc. Link to Cedar River Environmental Group for Maps etc. http://www.thecregproject.org Says CREG

If you're coming from Waterloo-Cedar Falls it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Cedar Falls stretch of Cedar River in Iowa is 0.05 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. This is the only paddling section along Cedar River. This stretch is very short so
    no need to bring snacks. No shortage of good hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general
area:
Here at Cedar River you'll probably meet some people from Waterloo-Cedar Falls. A normal amount of rain falls here at Cedar River; the wettest month of the year is frequently June, that's the one that rains the most while January is mostly the driest month. For the period of the summer months, highs typically are in the 80's at Cedar River; during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Highs during the wintertime are ordinarily in the 20's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Cedar River plunge into the 0's.
 

Cedar River, Cedar Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 0.05 miles
Average Gradient: 12 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.5382
Longitude: -92.4422

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.5382
Longitude: -92.4422

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Current weather conditions at Cedar River, Iowa
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Local climate location: ALLISON 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Cedar Falls, Cedar Falls
Closest Hotel to University of Northern Iowa, University of Northern Iowa Dome, Cedar Falls Industrial Park Hotel is also surrounded by a walking and biking trail that stretches from Cedar Falls t...

Cedar Falls Days Inn University Plaza, Cedar Falls
2 miles away
5 Sunbursts, Free High Speed Internet, Free Daybreak Breakfast, SolTerre Shower Experience. The Days Inn of Cedar Falls is located just moments away from the University of Northern Iowa and the Galla...

Holiday Inn Cedar Falls-University Plaza,I, Cedar Falls
2 miles away
The Holiday Inn Cedar Falls Hotel is a great place for business, leisure travel and extended stays. Holiday Inn Cedar Falls guest rooms provide excellent amentities such as Complimentary high speed ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Iowa, the metro area neareast to Cedar River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cedar River.
 Ski Areas Near Cedar River:
Fun Valley, Iowa , 50 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Welch Village, Minnesota , 105 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 106 miles away, 516 vertical feet
Seven Oaks, Iowa , 108 miles away, 275 vertical feet
Sundown Mountain, Michigan , 112 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Afton Alps, Minnesota , 120 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Buck Hill, Minnesota , 126 miles away, 309 vertical feet
Ski Snowstar, Illinois , 130 miles away, 262 vertical feet
Hyland Ski, Minnesota , 134 miles away, 175 vertical feet
Mount Kato, Minnesota , 137 miles away, 240 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cedar River:
Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Cedar Falls, Cedar Falls , 1 miles away
Cedar Falls Days Inn University Plaza, Cedar Falls , 2 miles away
Holiday Inn Cedar Falls-University Plaza,I, Cedar Falls , 2 miles away
Americinn - Cedar Falls, Ia, Cedar Falls , 3 miles away
Comfort Suites Cedar Falls, Cedar Falls , 3 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Cedar River:
American Golf Course, Waterloo , 5 miles away
Beaver Hills Country Club, Cedar Falls , 5 miles away
Sunnyside Country Club, Waterloo , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Cedar River

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