This 2.1-mile section of the Great River Trail visits both Heritage Park -- a 34-acre community park on the shores of the Mississippi River -- and Illiniwek Forest Preserve -- a 174-acre park with plentiful opportunities to "get away from it all."

The northernmost section of the Great River Trail in the QC Region, extends from the Village of Cordova to the Rock Island-Whiteside County line and offers breathtaking views of the Mississippi River and abundant wildlife. The terrain is flat and surface is asphalt and concrete so trail users can enjoy an easy to moderate experience.

Paddle this portage-free section of the Hennepin Canal, between historic locks 23 and 24 and through Aqueduct 6.

This paved section of the Hennepin Canal Parkway Trail stretches between the end of the canal at the Rock River and Lock 24 near Geneseo, passing by six locks and an aqueduct.

This section of the Hennepin Canal Parkway Trail stretches between Lock 24 near Geneseo and the Henry/Bureau County border, passing by two locks and two aqueducts, on both paved and gravel surfaces.

Enjoy hiking, biking, or cross-country skiing around Johnson Lake in the rolling hills of Henry County.

Enjoy a new off-road section of the Mississippi River Trail in Buffalo.

Loud Thunder Forest Preserve offers 17.5 miles of trails ranging from easy to difficult. There are trails specifically for hiking and and also shared use trails, which are open to biking, hiking, and horseback riding.