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Riverfront Trail loop from Western Illinois University - Quad Cities

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Riverfront Trail loop from Western Illinois University - Quad Cities

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(9547)

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Riverfront Trail loop from Western Illinois University - Quad Cities

01:17

22.3km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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3.05 km

I-74 Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge

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This bridge parallels the course of I-74 across the Mississippi River, keeping cyclists and other pedestrians safely away from the fast-moving vehicles. The bridge connects to cycleways on either side …

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9.53 km

Riverfront Trail

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The Riverfront Trail is part of the larger Mississippi River Trail system and, as the name suggests, it runs along the banks of the Mississippi River. It is fully paved and popular with cyclists, runners and walkers.

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11.1 km

Rock Island Centennial Bridge view

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The Rock Island Centennial Bridge, spanning the Mississippi River, was constructed to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the city of Rock Island, Illinois, in 1940. Its elegant design and strategic …

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17.8 km

View of the I-74 Twin Bridges over the Mississippi River

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These bridges are often referred to as "The Twin Bridges" and carry traffic across the Mississippi River on I-74. The original bridge opened to traffic in 1935, and the new bridge was completed in 2020.

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22.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

1.10 km

242 m

120 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

5.13 km

1.15 km

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

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Riverfront Trail loop from Western Illinois University - Quad Cities

I-74 Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge

Riverfront Trail

Rock Island Centennial Bridge view

View of the I-74 Twin Bridges over the Mississippi River

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