Loud Thunder Forest Preserve offers 17.5 miles of trails ranging from easy to difficult. There are trails specifically for hiking and and also shared use trails, which are open to biking, hiking, and horseback riding.

Check out the great views of the Mississippi on this trip. A river crossing is required; strong current possible.

Paddle a short distance down the Mississippi to the Rock River.

The Mad Creek Greenbelt trail is just over 1 mile long and connects Park Avenue West to Lake Park Blvd. The trail runs along Mad creek and passes underneath the U.S. 61 Bypass in Muscatine.

The Martin Conservation Area is a 240-acre tract of land located west of Loud Thunder Forest Preserve along Loud Thunder Road. There are ample hiking trails available that wind through scenic landscapes full of native prairies, woodlands and wildlife.

This short 0.5 mile walking path connects all the attractions and amenities found in Mel McKay Park.

This paddle offers great views of the Iowa and Illinois shorelines.

Urban paddling at its best…great mix of natural and urban landscapes. A river crossing is required; strong current possible.

The Middle Road Sidepath spans the City of Bettendorf, taking bikers, runners, and walkers past Middle Park and Palmer Hills Golf Course and connects to Veterans Memorial Park and other local trails and sidepaths.

This area of water is a safe place to practice your canoe or kayak paddling.