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Government Bridge – Sylvan Slough loop from Moline

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Government Bridge – Sylvan Slough loop from Moline

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Government Bridge – Sylvan Slough loop from Moline

01:08

18.6km

90m

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: February 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.0 km for 74 m

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Parking

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716 m

Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House are open from 9  a.m. to 5  p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 5  p.m. on Sundays. The property was originally …

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4.54 km

View of Sylvan Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot along the Great River Trail you get great views of Sylvan Island. You can cross a bridge to the island, but there are really only hiking and …

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5.42 km

Mississippi River Trail (MRT) — Illinois

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Mississippi River Trail (MRT) is a long distance bike trail that traverses 10 states. It travels for over 2,000 continuous miles on each side of the river, between the …

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6.76 km

Sylvan Slough

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Sylvan Slough is a river in Illinois that passes Rock Island.

If you follow the river further east, you'll get wonderful views to Rock Island Arsenal and Sylvan Island.

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7.90 km

Fort Armstrong

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If you are looking for a historical and scenic trail running destination, you should check out Fort Armstrong on the Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois. This fort was built in …

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8.05 km

Government Bridge

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This impressive and historical bridge is an unusual structure in that it is a double-decked bridge. It carries two railroad lines on top and vehicular/pedestrian traffic on the lower deck. …

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10.9 km

Sylvan Slough

Highlight • River

Sylvan Slough is a river in Illinois that passes Rock Island.

If you follow the river further east, you'll get wonderful views to Rock Island Arsenal and Sylvan Island.

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18.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.05 km

5.83 km

3.50 km

878 m

223 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

5.01 km

897 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House

View of Sylvan Island

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Sylvan Slough

Fort Armstrong

Government Bridge

Sylvan Slough

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