Old Creamery Nature Trail


The Old Creamery Nature Trail connects the communities of Vinton, Garrison and 

Dysart. This 15-mile section was purchased by the Iowa Trails Council in 1994 and

 is part of a former railroad that connected Cedar Rapids to South Dakota. 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 crushed limestone surface. Make sure 

to stop at the Garrison Rest Area to relax under the open-air shelter and use our bike 

fix-it station and water refill station (coming soon!)

 

 



Location

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, near the Garrison Library.

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


Operating Hours & Seasons

Trail Hours: 6 am - 10 pm

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

Hunting and ATV use on the Old Creamery Nature Trail is strictly prohibited.