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Government Bridge – Sylvan Slough loop from Augustana College

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Government Bridge – Sylvan Slough loop from Augustana College

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4.6

(5751)

19,682

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Government Bridge – Sylvan Slough loop from Augustana College

02:37

44.6km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.6 km for 149 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.57 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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6.09 km

Great River Trail

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Concrete in town so lots of bumpy seams but turns to almost all smooth asphalt heading NE and upriver. Plenty of public restrooms and water fountains and benches along the way. I only saw one repair stand/air pump though.

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18.1 km

Mississippi River View

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23.5 km

Campbell's Island State Historic Site

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The Campbell's Island Historic Site consists of an imposing granite monument dedicated to a battle between Sauk and Fox Indians led by Chief Black Hawk during the War of 1812. …

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24.4 km

Campbell's Island Slough

Lake

34.3 km

I-74 Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge

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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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41.5 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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41.7 km

Fort Armstrong

Highlight • Historical Site

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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42.4 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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44.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.6 km

4.94 km

4.59 km

188 m

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.8 km

8.66 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Saturday 27 June

26°C

17°C

42 %

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