Tracing a course through forested terrain west of Moose River Plains, this 4.2-kilometer trail serves as a primary corridor toward the Cedar Lakes, a cluster of remote ponds that draw anglers and paddlers willing to carry watercraft. The path is reported to follow old logging roads for much of its length, maintaining gentle grades that ease the approach yet still demand attention where wet sections and root networks cross the tread. Those who complete the walk often find themselves at the threshold of deeper wilderness, where the lakes themselves offer campsites and the possibility of solitude that grows more reliable with distance from the trailhead.
Cedar Lakes Trail runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) with about 297 feet of elevation gain — an easy hike, with a gentle, rolling grade, about 1 h 30 min on the trail.
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
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