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Trail goes along the Cedar River, past several museums, the city's main library and a carriage house where painter Grant Wood once lived and where he painted "American Gothic.
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County Walk, Linn County, City of Five Seasons
Year Round Walk
SN: 123641 - 2023 / Y3009
The event is closed
From Sun, Jan 1st, 2023 to Dec 31st, 2023
Start box available: Czech Museum M-Sat 9:30- 4, Sunday noon-4
Physical start box and Online start box (OSB) option
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library is open M-Sat 9:30- 4, Sunday noon-4. Quaker Oats is the largest cereal factory in the U.S. Cedar Rapids is known as the "City of Five Seasons", but what is the 5th season? There are the regular four seasons, with the 5th the time to enjoy them. This walk is part of Iowa's Walking Club County Program, Linn County.
Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Easy |
Wheelchairs: Medium |
Event information
This hike takes us along the Cedar River, past several of the city's fine museums, as well as three buildings that are or have been the city's main library. It also includes the carriage house where painter Grant Wood once lived and where he painted "American Gothic". The 10k adds on a circuit around Cedar Lake and passes Quaker Oats.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
OSB - First register for the event
The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.
This event also has a physical start box. These are the driving directions:
From the north on I-380, take Exit 19B and continue on L St. Left on Diagonal Dr SW for 3 blocks. R on 1st St SE. L on 15th Av SW (right after 12th Av). Museum is on left at end of the block. From the south on I-380, take Exit 18. Proceed across Wilson and continue along 3rd Av SW. R on 16th Av, R on 1st St SW and immediately L on 15th Av SW. The museum is on the right. The 10k route is currently closed due to construction.
Maps phrase and directions link
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National Czech and Slovak Museum Cedar Rapids |
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PLEASE do not mix and match between the two registration methods. It will confuse you and the club. Choose one, OSB or PSB, to complete the event.
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Event website: iowaswalkingclub.org
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