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.

Centennial Park Trail
Trail Activity
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.

7th Street/The Quarter Trail
Trail Activity
City East Moline (IL)
Difficulty Easy
Length 1.40 miles, Network

A short smooth-surface trail connecting 7th Street in East Moline to the Mississippi Riverfront. This trail passes by The Quarter, a residential development with sweeping views of the Mississippi. A visitors center is also located along the riverfront.

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): 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.

Mississippi River Trail (MRT): Bettendorf Section
Trail Activity
City Bettendorf (IA)
Difficulty Easy
Length 3.90 miles

This section of the MRT runs along the Mississippi riverfront in Bettendorf from Leach Park to Duck Creek Parkway and passes by downtown Bettendorf with its many retail, dining, and entertainment opportunities.

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.

Schwiebert Park Walking Path
Trail Activity
City Rock Island (IL)
Difficulty Easy
Length 0.40 miles, Network

Located in the heart of downtown Rock Island, this 0.4 mile network of trails is ideal for both families enjoying the park and individuals seeking to hop on the Great River Trail for those longer adventures.

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