In 2002 a bridge was build over Cedar Creek to accommodate the trail. In 2007 the Iowa DOT built a bridge
so the Cedar View Trail could pass over the new Hwy 34 bypass. The Cedar View Trails utilizes the roadbed
of the former Rock Island Railroad.
The shelter we built in 1999 The bridge over the Hwy 34 bypass, built by the Iowa DOT
Take a look at these photo essays:
October 2007 photos - let's take a walk up the trail.
July 2007 photos - installation of the new bridge approaches.
2006 enhancements to the Cedar View Bridge over Crow Creek.
2002 construction of the Cedar View Bridge bridge over Crow Creek.
Cedar View Trail Specs
Length= 1.4 miles from 32nd St to 223rd St (on the abandoned Rock Island Railroad roadbed), then another 3.0 miles to Libertyville (using shared county roads).
Surface= Crushed limestone between 32nd St and 223rd St. The rest,
on shared roadway, consists of dirt, gravel or concrete.
East Entry= 32nd St., 0.9 miles south of Hwy 34. Parking available.
Connects to the North Access of Jefferson County Park.
West Entry= Libertyville Rd and Hemlock Ave, in Libertyville.
See a detailed map at the Jefferson County Conservation Board website.
The Cedar View Bridge, which replaced the railroad bridge in 2002. View the Rock Island Railroad history
The trail before it was upgraded and improved. The Iowa DOT-built bridge, under construction in 2007.
