Historic Fairport Fish Hatchery Trails
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Difficulty | Easy, Moderate |
Length | 2.50 miles, Network |
This Historic Fairport Fish Hatchery site features an Interpretive Trail System & Pavillion that tell the story of freshwater mussels research, those who lived and worked at the Station, the pearl button industry, and the WWII German POW camp.
Hoover Nature Trail
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City | Conesville (IA), Nichols (IA), West Liberty (IA) |
Difficulty | Easy |
Length | 26.70 miles |
The Hoover Nature Trail is a segment of the American Discovery Trail and is a developing trail being built along a former Rock Island and Pacific Railroad right-of-way. There are various surfaces including paved and crushed limestone. This trail will accommodate runners, walkers, and bikers at various points.
Illiniwek Forest Preserve Trails
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City | Hampton (IL) |
Difficulty | Easy, Moderate |
Length | 5.30 miles, Network |
Set amongst the bluffs of northern Rock Island County, Illiniwek Forest Preserve features 5 miles of ultra flowy singletrack with the longest sustained climbs and descents in the QC area. The park offers a wide range of amenities besides the off road trails and is located on the Great River Trail bike path for easy car-free access.
Kiwanis Trail
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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.