Great River Trail (GRT)
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 | 34.90 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.
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.
Great River Trail (GRT): Rock Island Section
Trail Activity | |
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.
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.
Mississippi River Trail (MRT): Davenport Section
Trail Activity | |
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.
Great River Trail (GRT): East Moline Section
Trail Activity | |
City | East Moline (IL) |
Difficulty | Easy |
Length | 3.00 miles |
Running parallel to the Mississippi River along the entire length of East Moline’s riverfront, this 3.1 mile section of trail offers sweeping views across the Mississippi to the Iowa shoreline. It is also part of regional and national trail systems, the Great River Trail, the Mississippi River Trail, and the American Discovery Trail. The terrain is flat and surface is concrete and asphalt.