Great River Trail (GRT): Illiniwek Forest Preserve/Fisherman's Corner Section
Trail Activity | |
City | Hampton (IL) |
Difficulty | Easy |
Length | 0.50 miles |
This 0.5-mile section of the GRT offers multiple areas for nature lovers and casual trail users alike: Fisherman's Corner offers an excellent view of a small aquatic marsh and Illiniwek Forest Preserve is a 174-acre park with plentiful opportunities to "get away from it all."
Great River Trail (GRT): Rapids City/Port Byron Section
Trail Activity | |
City | Port Byron (IL), Rapids City (IL) |
Difficulty | Easy |
Length | 1.90 miles |
Continue upriver on this 1.9-mile section of the Great River Trail, which links the charming Villages of Rapids City and Port Byron. Enjoy beautiful views of the Mississippi River and abundant wildlife on this flat, paved trail.
Great River Trail (GRT): Port Byron/Cordova Section
Trail Activity | |
City | Cordova (IL), Port Byron (IL) |
Difficulty | Easy, Moderate |
Length | 5.50 miles |
This section of the Great River Trail links the quaint Villages of Port Byron and Cordova and traverses through sections of unincorporated Rock Island County. The terrain is flat and surface is asphalt and concrete so trail users can enjoy an easy to moderate experience.
Great River Trail (GRT): Cordova/Rock Island-Whiteside County Line Section
Trail Activity | |
City | Cordova (IL) |
Difficulty | Easy, Moderate |
Length | 8.30 miles |
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.
Kiwanis Trail
Trail Activity | |
City | Moline (IL), Rock Island (IL) |
Difficulty | Easy |
Length | 6.50 miles |
The Kiwanis Trail runs along shores of the Rock River. Much of the trail is shared access on quiet streets with some sections of separated trail through riverfront parks and nature preserves. These trails vary between good and rather rough surfaces.