Black Hawk State Historic Site Trails
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City | Rock Island (IL) |
Difficulty | Moderate |
Length | 4.70 miles, Network |
Pause a moment and picture a forest in the middle of the city -- an urban paradise. Hiking trails that wind deep into the woods, up rugged hills, and along the banks of a gentle river, remote spots where nature wraps around you.
Great River Trail (GRT): Rock Island Section
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City | Rock Island (IL) |
Difficulty | Easy, Moderate |
Length | 5.30 miles, Network |
Traversing mainly through natural areas along the river, as well as industrial lands, trail users can experience diverse scenery along the Rock Island Riverfront Trail as it culminates in exciting downtown Rock Island.
Great River Trail (GRT): Moline Section (Ralph B. Birks Recreational Trail/Ben Butterworth Parkway)
Trail Activity | |
City | Moline (IL) |
Difficulty | Easy |
Length | 4.90 miles |
Located along the Mississippi River, the Ralph B. Birks Recreational Trail runs the entire span of Moline’s 4.2 mile shoreline. It is also part of the regional and national trail systems, the Great River Trail, the Mississippi River Trail, and the American Discovery Trail.
Mississippi River Trail (MRT): Davenport Section
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City | Davenport (IA) |
Difficulty | Easy, Moderate |
Length | 11.00 miles, Network |
This section of the MRT runs along the Mississippi riverfront in Davenport from the city's western city limits to its border with the City of Bettendorf, passing through downtown Davenport and many delightful opportunities for recreation, entertainment, dining, and retail experiences.