Iowa whitewater - Cedar River, Black Hawk County

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

 

CLASS II     0.05 miles
 
I used to live there and when the water is high in the spring the river moves big time. And watchout for the dam. Says Andy

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

The Cedar Falls section of Cedar River is 0.05 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Iowa tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are
    suitable for beginners. The natural beauty of Iowa and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. This is an extremely short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. If you're coming from Waterloo-Cedar Falls it's not a long drive
at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. No need to look hard for hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are no other sections to paddle along Cedar River than the Cedar Falls section. The campgrounds here at Cedar River are pretty good.

Briefly about the general area:
There are plenty of folks from Waterloo-Cedar Falls here at Cedar River. The annual rain here at Cedar River is about average; most of the rain falls through
 
June, and January is the month with the least moisture. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Cedar River; during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. For the duration of the wintertime the highs are usually in the 20's, and nighttime lows throughout the wintertime for Cedar River tend to be in 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 & Suites By Carlson Cedar Falls, Cedar Falls
Closest Hotel to University of Northern Iowa, University of Northern Iowa Dome, Cedar Falls Industrial Park. The Falls Aquatic Center is located across the street from the hotel. Hotel is also surroun...

Holiday Inn CEDAR FALLS-UNIVERSITY PLAZA, Cedar Falls
2 miles away
The Holiday Inn Cedar Falls hotel is the premiere destination for any business, leisure or extended stay traveler visiting Cedar Falls. This 111-room full service hotel is located 1 mile from the hear...

Days Inn Cedar Falls- 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...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cedar River.
 Ski Areas Near Cedar River:
Fun Valley, Iowa , 50 miles away, 240 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cedar River:
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Cedar Falls, Cedar Falls , 1 miles away
Holiday Inn CEDAR FALLS-UNIVERSITY PLAZA, Cedar Falls , 2 miles away
Days Inn Cedar Falls- University Plaza, Cedar Falls , 2 miles away
Americinn - Cedar Falls, Ia, Cedar Falls , 3 miles away
Comfort Suites Cedar Falls, Cedar Falls , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cedar River:
City Of Evansdale, Waterloo, 11 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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