big woods lake recreation area

This lake is peaceful, serene, scenic, and has a great bike trail. It looks like a great place to go kayaking. The only area that I would criticize is the filthy pit-toilet style bathrooms. But that definitely isn't enough to keep me away...I'll be back!

The lake offers plenty of space for smaller sail boats or kayaks to explore. Often times there are lots of people fishing. There is a great paved trail all the way around the lake to bike, walk or roller blade etc. Now there is even a camping area that is always above any flooding and has a new shower/bathroom area. From this trail one can ride out and over to Black Hawk Park or the other way to the Gateway Park area and George Wyth State Park and well beyond.

Nice bike trail goes around the lake. There are also additional grass trails and a nature area on one side of the lake. You can hear a highway in the distance but it is a relaxing place.

Now the bike trail goes around the full circumference! It’s a great place to connect with nature. It’s just across the Cedar River and through some woods and slough areas on the trail to Big Woods Lake. Biking, canoeing, kayaking, roller blade, fishing, walking, bird watching. The prairie planting on the SE side of the lake is a must-stop on my Spring, Summer, Fall bike rides. I’ve lived here for close to 30 years.

Big Woods Recreation area is a short walk away from Cedar Falls Main Street. There is a paved trail around the little lake with restrooms @ both sides of the park. It's a great trail to bicycle on when we are headed out for a ride on our area blacktops.

Big Woods is a quiet little get away where one can rest and renew with a walk, run , or bike ride through clean and beautiful trails around a small lake that occasional silent boats drift through.

Though there isn't a lot of shade, it has everything you need for a fun weekend. Had a great time with friends when they came to visit.

Great place! Es un hermoso lugar para conocer y disfrutar. Si amas la naturaleza podrás disfrutar de bonitos trails que recorren la reserva.