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Upper Mississippi River Trail
Trail Activity
City Princeton (IA)
Difficulty Moderate
Length 3.60 miles, Round Trip

Casual upstream trip along the shoreline of the Mississippi River has moderate current. Exceptional views of the river to Princeton Beach where paddlers can stop for a picnic and swim.

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.

53rd Avenue Sidepath
Trail Activity
City Bettendorf (IA)
Difficulty Easy
Length 1.10 miles

The 53rd Avenue Sidepath in Bettendorf provides a safe and smooth path for bikers, runners, and pedestrians. It connects to trails on both ends at Devils Glen Road and Middle Road.

Phipps Prairie Park Trail and Walking Paths
Trail Activity
City Silvis (IL)
Difficulty Easy
Length 1.00 mile, Network

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.

Devils Glen Road Sidepath
Trail Activity
City Bettendorf (IA)
Difficulty Easy
Length 3.60 miles

The Devils Glen Road Sidepath links together almost all of the network of multi-use trails, paths, and on-road facilities in the city of Bettendorf and connects Crow Creek Park in the north to Duck Creek Parkway in the south.

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