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The Veterans Trail is a barrier free trail accessible to all. The as- phalt and boardwalk trail meanders through mature oak, hickory, and maple trees. Various features along the trail are named for the over 170 local veterans who have been honored on the trail since its dedication in 1989. A Veterans Trail Virtual Tour , a pre- recorded tour given by Major General Sentman (Ret), allows those with smart phones to watch videos and see photos of local heroes honored on the trail via QR codes located throughout the trail. Location: The trail is located on the east side of the Coralville Dam, just east of the East Overlook Picnic Area. There are approximately 20 miles of trails located around Coralville Lake. The trails are maintained and patrolled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Danger- ous trail conditions or observation of trail misuse can be reported in person to a Park Ranger or by calling the Coralville Lake Office. Please visit our web page for other recreational opportu- nities at Coralville Lake: www.coralvillelake.org Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/coralvillelake The Sugar Bottom Mountain Bike Trails wind through wooded valleys and prairies with beautiful views overlooking Coralville Lake. For trail conditions call the Corps of Engineers office or call the Iowa Coalition of Off Road Riders (ICORR) at (319) 626-1160. The trail is closed for 24 hours after a significant rainfall to minimize erosion. Location: The entrance to the bike trail is located at Sugar Bot- tom Day Use Area. Coralville Lake 2850 Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE Iowa City, IA 52240-7820 (319) 338-3543 ext. 6300 [email protected] Coralville Lake Trails Squire Point Trail System Tailwater River Walk Woodpecker Nature Trail Cedar Valley Trail System Sugar Bottom Mountain Bike Trail Veterans Trail

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Page 1: Coralville Lake Trails - mvr.usace.army.milThese trails are the most popular at Coralville Lake. Year round hikers, joggers, and skiers use this trail extensively as a form of recreation

The Veterans Trail is a barrier free trail accessible to all. The as-phalt and boardwalk trail meanders through mature oak, hickory, and maple trees. Various features along the trail are named for the over 170 local veterans who have been honored on the trail since its dedication in 1989. A Veterans Trail Virtual Tour , a pre-recorded tour given by Major General Sentman (Ret), allows those with smart phones to watch videos and see photos of local heroes honored on the trail via QR codes located throughout the trail. Location: The trail is located on the east side of the Coralville Dam, just east of the East Overlook Picnic Area.

There are approximately 20 miles of trails located around Coralville Lake. The trails are maintained and patrolled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Danger-ous trail conditions or observation of trail misuse can be reported in person to a Park Ranger or by calling the Coralville Lake Office.

Please visit our web page for other recreational opportu-nities at Coralville Lake: www.coralvillelake.org Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/coralvillelake

The Sugar Bottom Mountain Bike Trails wind through wooded valleys and prairies with beautiful views overlooking Coralville Lake.

For trail conditions call the Corps of Engineers office or call the Iowa Coalition of Off Road Riders (ICORR) at (319) 626-1160. The trail is closed for 24 hours after a significant rainfall to minimize erosion.

Location: The entrance to the bike trail is located at Sugar Bot-tom Day Use Area.

Coralville Lake 2850 Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE

Iowa City, IA 52240-7820 (319) 338-3543 ext. 6300

[email protected]

Coralville Lake Trails Squire Point Trail System

Tailwater River Walk Woodpecker Nature Trail Cedar Valley Trail System

Sugar Bottom Mountain Bike Trail Veterans Trail

Page 2: Coralville Lake Trails - mvr.usace.army.milThese trails are the most popular at Coralville Lake. Year round hikers, joggers, and skiers use this trail extensively as a form of recreation

The Squire Point and Woodpecker Trail System forms an ap-proximate 5 mile network of trail. This trail system winds through mixed hardwoods and various types of wildflowers, which afford spectacular views of Coralville Lake from its lime-stone outcrops.

These trails are the most popular at Coralville Lake. Year round hikers, joggers, and skiers use this trail extensively as a form of recreation and exercise.

Whether you have an hour or a weekend, these trails can be en-joyed any time of the year. The area is constantly changing with the seasons, making each visit special.

Location: Accessible from the Linder Point Recreation Area on West Overlook Rd., or north of the dam at Squire Point off of Du-buque Street.

The Cedar Valley Trail System meanders through hardwoods that border Coralville Lake. The trail leads you through timber, into ravines along the lake and across several bridges. Wildlife is abundant and wild flowers are a popular attraction because of the diverse terrain. An Indian cave, home of Native Ameri-cans from as long ago as 10,000 years, is located along the Ce-dar Valley trail. This trail is a scenic delight throughout the year.

Location: There are three access points along the road to the Sugar Bottom Recreation Area.

Woodpecker Na-ture Trail fea-tures native plants, wildflow-ers, limestone rock formations, and a sinkhole. This trial connects to the Squire Point Trail System.

Location: Accessi-ble from Linder Point Recreation Area on West Overlook Rd.

Tailwater River-walk is one of 2 trails at Coralville Lake that is bar-rier free and ac-cessible to all. This trail follows the Iowa River south of the Coralville Lake Dam. Location: Acces-sible from road-way to Tailwater West Camp-ground.