Mississippi River Trail (MRT): Iowa
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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.
Centennial Park Trail
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City | Davenport (IA) |
Difficulty | Easy |
Length | 0.60 miles |
The Centennial Park Trail is a 0.6 mile section of the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) in the Iowa Quad Cities that runs along the Mississippi River through Centennial Park in Davenport, IA. Its many attractions include a playground, ball park, and views of the picturesque Centennial Bridge.
Vander Veer Botanical Park Walking Path
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City | Davenport (IA) |
Difficulty | Easy |
Length | 1.90 miles, Network |
Since its establishment in 1885, gardens and floral displays have been a tradition at this beautiful 33 acre park, inviting visitors to stroll from the Conservatory to the Stone Fountain. The park grounds are home to an extensive collection of gardens and trees, including many planted during the early 1890s.
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)
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City | Cordova (IL), East Moline (IL), Hampton (IL), Moline (IL), Port Byron (IL), Rapids City (IL), Rock Island (IL) |
Difficulty | Easy, Moderate |
Length | 34.90 miles, Network |
As the Great River Trail (GRT) winds through riverfront communities and countryside, trail users will enjoy breathtaking views of the Mississippi River, abundant wildlife, and opportunities for shopping and dining.
Rock River Trail: Hiking
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City | Annawan (IL), Atkinson (IL), Carbon Cliff (IL), Colona (IL), Geneseo (IL), Henry County (IL), Milan (IL), Moline (IL), Rock Island (IL), Rock Island County (IL) |
Difficulty | Easy, Moderate |
Length | 51.20 miles, Network |
Hike along the beautiful Rock River in the Quad Cities region, on one of four trails that are part of the regional Rock River Trail.
American Discovery Trail (ADT)
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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.