Hennepin Canal Paddling Route
Trail Activity | |
City | Annawan (IL), Atkinson (IL), Colona (IL), Geneseo (IL) |
Difficulty | Moderate, Difficult |
Length | 29.90 miles |
Explore the Hennepin Canal by boat, paddling from the edge of Henry County to the Rock River. This route will require some portaging and an adventurous spirit, but will be a rewarding way to visit a local historic treasure.
Rock River National Water Trail: Erie to the Mississippi
Trail Activity | |
City | Cleveland (IL), Colona (IL), Henry County (IL), Milan (IL), Moline (IL), Rock Island (IL), Rock Island County (IL), Silvis (IL) |
Difficulty | Moderate, Difficult |
Length | 38.80 miles |
Enjoy this section of the Rock River National Water Trail as the river flows from through Henry and Rock Island Counties into the Mississippi, in the heart of the Quad Cities. Multiple access points allow you to experience the river for a few hours or as a longer journey.
Grand Illinois Trail (GIT)
Trail Activity | |
City | Annawan (IL), Atkinson (IL), Carbon Cliff (IL), Colona (IL), Cordova (IL), East Moline (IL), Geneseo (IL), Hampton (IL), Henry County (IL), Port Byron (IL), Rapids City (IL), Rock Island County (IL), Silvis (IL) |
Difficulty | Easy, Moderate |
Length | 58.40 miles |
Experience the Quad Cities portion of the 500-mile Grand Illinois Trail (GIT), following along the waters of the scenic Mississippi River and historic Hennepin Canal.
Mississippi River Trail (MRT): Illinois
Trail Activity | |
City | Cordova (IL), East Moline (IL), Hampton (IL), Moline (IL), Port Byron (IL), Rapids City (IL), Rock Island (IL) |
Difficulty | Easy, Moderate |
Length | 34.40 miles, Network |
The Mississippi River Trail (MRT) in the Quad Cities Region passes through numerous riverfront communities and countryside; the terrain is flat and surface is asphalt and concrete. Sweeping riverfront vistas are abundant all along the trail.
Mississippi River Trail (MRT): Iowa
Trail Activity | |
City | Bettendorf (IA), Buffalo (IA), Davenport (IA), Riverdale (IA) |
Difficulty | Easy, Moderate |
Length | 18.50 miles, Network |
The Mississippi River Trail (MRT) in the Quad Cities Region passes through numerous riverfront communities and countryside; the terrain is flat and surface is asphalt and concrete. Sweeping riverfront vistas are abundant all along the trail.
American Discovery Trail (ADT)
Trail Activity | |
City | Andalusia (IL), Annawan (IL), Atkinson (IL), Buffalo (IA), Carbon Cliff (IL), Colona (IL), Davenport (IA), East Moline (IL), Geneseo (IL), Moline (IL), Rock Island (IL), Silvis (IL) |
Difficulty | Easy, Moderate |
Length | 62.80 miles, Network |
Travel on the American Discovery Trail (ADT) northern route, which provides one of only two Mississippi River crossing points in this significant national trail system.