Old Creamery Nature Trail

Trails & Hiking at Old Creamery Nature Trail

The Old Creamery Nature Trail connects the communities of Vinton, Garrison and Dysart. A former railroad that connected Cedar Rapids to South Dakota, the Iowa Trails Council, purchased this 15-mile section in 1994. Hundreds of volunteer hours later, the Old Creamery Nature Trail was opened to the public for use in 2000 and donated to Benton County Conservation in 2010.

The Old Creamery Nature Trail is composed of limestone and rock surfacing.

Locations

Vinton Trailhead: Parking is located on east side of 218 and trail entrance is located on west side of 218, between Manatt's Inc and Tama-Benton Co-Op.

Garrison Rest Area: Located near the intersection of Sycamore Avenue and Pine Street in Garrison.

Dysart Trailhead: Located near the intersection of Y Avenue and Estelle Street in Dysart.

Features

  • Benches
  • Open air shelter located at Garrison Rest Area
  • Picnic tables located at Garrison Rest Area

    COMING SOON:
  • Bike fix-it station at Garrison Rest Area
  • Water station at Garrison Rest Area
  • Bike rack at Garrison Rest Area

Hours

Trail Hours: 6 am - 10 pm

Trail is open year-round. BCCB does not maintain the trail in the winter.

Hunting on the Old Creamery Nature Trail is strictly prohibited.