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Chain Lakes

Chain Lakes offers a pedestrian bridge crossing over the Cedar River northwest of Cedar Rapids, with a picnic area and boat landing near the south approach.

The historic 1884 Pratt truss bridge provides access to a nature area maintained by the Linn County Conservation Board, featuring heavily wooded northern banks ideal for paddlers and anglers seeking a scenic Cedar River access point.


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