Winding down the new “flow” trail on Mount Trashmore, the path twists and turns, dips and rises, making for an exhilarating bike ride — the fatter the tires the better.
The Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency is preparing to open the new trail system built onto the old landfill and unveil an overlook pavilion offering panoramic views of the downtown Cedar Rapids skyline Thursday.
“It’s an awesome view,” said Karmin McShane, executive director of the agency.
The agency gave The Gazette a sneak peek and chance to try out the trails last week in advance of a grand opening at Mount Trashmore, 2250 A St. SW.
A ribbon-cutting will occur at 1 p.m. Thursday at the pillars at the bottom of the hill.
People can plan to walk or bike to the top, and parking will be available in a gravel lot near the entrance to the trails.
Three trails start at the bottom of Mount Trashmore near the scale house.