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Rockford – Rock River Recreation Path loop from Rockford

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Rockford – Rock River Recreation Path loop from Rockford

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Rockford – Rock River Recreation Path loop from Rockford

01:25

24.0km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.37 km for 95 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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383 m

Rockford

Highlight • Settlement

The city of Rockford is a historic town in Illinois. First settled in the 1830s, it was an important center of commerce as it was roughly equidistant between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River.

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1.21 km

Rock River Recreation Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Rock River Recreation Path is an almost 9-mile long paved trail through Rockford. For much of the trail, you are alongside the Rock River and passing through several urban parks.

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2.26 km

Sinnissippi Gardens

Highlight • Natural

This is a lovely garden in Rockford with more than 2,000 rose bushes! Nearby, you can visit the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens which has tropical trees and many other interesting plant species.

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2.42 km

Created in the 1920s as part of a larger park and recreation development, the lagoon is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and ice skating. It is also home to a variety of waterfowl and other wildlife.

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12.2 km

Winnebago County Forest Preserve Headquarters

Nature Reserve

24.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

5.26 km

230 m

141 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

7.52 km

373 m

323 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 12 May

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