Government Bridge – Sylvan Slough loop from Moline

Government Bridge – Sylvan Slough loop from Moline

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Government Bridge – Sylvan Slough loop from Moline

02:34

46.9km

160m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.5 km for 149 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.00 km

I-74 Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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32.7 km

Sunderbruch Park

Highlight • MTB Park

Sunderbruch Park is a beautiful park in Davenport. There are miles of paths that are used by runners, walkers and mountain bikers. There is water, parking and restrooms at the entrance to the park.

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38.9 km

Rock Island Centennial Bridge view

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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41.4 km

Government Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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41.5 km

Fort Armstrong

Highlight • Historical Site

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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42.2 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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42.6 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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44.9 km

View of Sylvan Island

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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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