We saw many bikers and some runners and walkers as we walked from downtown, through Czech Village to Ely. The variety was nice, as we went from the downtown to scenic sights along the river to rural areas with a lot of wooded areas and meadows and farm fields. A lot of the trail is nicely shaded to add to the beauty and enjoyment.

A well kept trail that is perfect for walking, running, cycling, or whatever you'd like (as long as it follows the rules)

This is a great, paved bicycle trail which runs from Ely to Cedar Rapids (or vice versa). The Ely end of the trail is at Ely Park, where there is a playground and several parking spaces to leave your vehicle if you are planning to ride your bike. The park has restroom facilities too. The Cedar Rapids end is at 76th Avenue Drive SW. There is a park at that end as well. The bike trail goes through farmland, prairie, over railroads, and alongside the Cedar River. Many areas have trees for cover while others are open. There are several benches along the trail in case you need to rest. If you plan to go, spray on some Bug Soother or roll on some Absorbine to keep the gnats at bay. This is usually not a big issue if you are biking at a good clip, but if you are walking, you will definitely need this. Enloy!