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Government Bridge – Sylvan Slough loop from Moline

Government Bridge – Sylvan Slough loop from Moline

Moderate

4.6

(4565)

7,061

riders

Government Bridge – Sylvan Slough loop from Moline

02:37

51.1km

180m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 43.4 km for 113 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.60 km

I-74 Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge parallels the course of I-74 across the Mississippi River, keeping cyclists and other pedestrians safely away from the fast-moving vehicles. The bridge connects to cycleways on either side …

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7.07 km

Pat and Jack Bush Scenic Overlook

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The Pat and Jack Bush Scenic Overlook is an area along the Mississippi River Trail in Iowa. It is accessible from the pathway and from a parking lot off Elm …

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36.9 km

Davenport Harbor

Lake

41.2 km

Rock Island Centennial Bridge view

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The Rock Island Centennial Bridge, spanning the Mississippi River, was constructed to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the city of Rock Island, Illinois, in 1940. Its elegant design and strategic …

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43.6 km

Government Bridge

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This impressive and historical bridge is an unusual structure in that it is a double-decked bridge. It carries two railroad lines on top and vehicular/pedestrian traffic on the lower deck. …

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43.8 km

Fort Armstrong

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If you are looking for a historical and scenic trail running destination, you should check out Fort Armstrong on the Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois. This fort was built in …

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44.4 km

Sylvan Slough

Highlight • River

Sylvan Slough is a river in Illinois that passes Rock Island.

If you follow the river further east, you'll get wonderful views to Rock Island Arsenal and Sylvan Island.

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44.9 km

Mississippi River Trail (MRT) – Illinois

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Mississippi River Trail (MRT) is a long distance bike trail that traverses 10 states. It travels for over 2,000 continuous miles on each side of the river, between the …

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47.1 km

View of Sylvan Island

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From this spot along the Great River Trail you get great views of Sylvan Island. You can cross a bridge to the island, but there are really only hiking and …

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51.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.4 km

12.9 km

1.04 km

752 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.2 km

7.30 km

454 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Sunday 31 May

25°C

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19 %

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Government Bridge – Sylvan Slough loop from Moline

I-74 Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge

Pat and Jack Bush Scenic Overlook

Rock Island Centennial Bridge view

Government Bridge

Fort Armstrong

Sylvan Slough

Mississippi River Trail (MRT) – Illinois

View of Sylvan Island

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