A big reason for this is that you start the Avalanche Lake Hike basically right in the middle of the Trail of the Cedars Hike ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Progress is being made on the Cedar Lake project, an effort by the city to get more people ...

Travelers also commented on the lovely cedar fragrance in this old-growth forest. Access to the trail is free with park admission. You'll find the trail about 5 miles northeast of Lake McDonald Lodge.