TRAILS FOR LIFE
Trails offer perfect opportunities for residents and visitors of the Quad Cities to explore and move. The simplicity of getting out and walking or riding a bike opens trail experiences to all members of the community, regardless of age or ability. From walking the dog to cross-country skiing, Quad Cities area trails offer year-round experiences to be active in an informal setting. Trails in the Quad Cities offer diverse recreation opportunities and spectacular views of the area. Many Quad Cities trails are relatively flat, allowing for family-friendly walks or rides, doubling as active transportation routes for commuters choosing to get a workout while going to and from work or school.
Bike Rentals
Visit Quad Cities provides free bike rentals for adults at both their Moline and Davenport Destination Centers from spring through the fall, weather permitting. Rentals are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 4:30 and seasonally on Saturdays from 9:00 to 2:30. More information can be found at: https://visitquadcities.com/things-to-do/get-outdoors/vqc-bike-rentals
Qc trail Groups and Resources
There are various Quad Cities Trail Groups that provide an avenue to explore trails with like-minded groups and organizations. There are opportunities for moderate “family-friendly” walks with small groups, as well as larger, more strenuous trails that may be more appropriate for more dedicated trail enthusiasts and athletes. Joining a trail group is an excellent way to explore new trails, meet new people, and enjoy the outdoors.
Local Groups
Bi-State Regional Trail Committee (Multi-Purpose Trails Planning) • https://bistateonline.org/transportation-and-mobility/regional-trails-system
Quad Cities Bicycle Club • http://www.qcbc.org/
Friends of Off Road Cycling (FORC) • http://www.qcforc.org/
River Action • http://www.riveraction.org/
Quad Cities Wild Places • http://qcwildplaces.com/
Let’s Move Quad Cities • http://letsmoveqc.com/
State & Regional Groups
Ride Illinois • http://rideillinois.org/
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation • http://www.inhf.org/iowa-trails.cfm
Mississippi River Trail • https://www.rideillinois.org/awareness/maps
American Discovery Trail • http://discoverytrail.org/
Grand Illinois Trail • https://dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/greenwaysandtrails/grandillinoistrail.html
Hennepin Canal Parkway Trail • https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.hennepincanal.html
Cody Trail • http://www.scottcountyiowa.com/conservation/buffalo-bill-cody-homestead/cody-trail
Illinois Department of Natural Resources • https://dnr.illinois.gov/
- Greenways and Trails • https://dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/greenwaysandtrails.html
- Hiking • https://dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/hiking.html
- Biking • https://dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/biking.html
- Canoe/Kayaking • https://dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/canoekayak.html
- Cross Country/Skiing • https://dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/xcountryski.html
- Horseback Riding • https://dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/horsebackriding.html
Iowa Department of Natural Resources • http://www.iowadnr.gov
- Hiking/Biking Trails • http://www.iowadnr.gov/Things-to-Do/Hiking-Biking
- Canoe/Kayaking • http://www.iowadnr.gov/Things-to-Do/Canoeing-Kayaking
- Equestrian • http://www.iowadnr.gov/Things-to-Do/Equestrian
Iowa Trails 2000: A Handbook for Local Communities • https://publications.iowa.gov/10739/1/connecting_people_trails_handbook.pdf
TrailLink.com • https://www.traillink.com/
AllTrails.com • http://www.alltrails.com
