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Schwiebert Riverfront Park – Sylvan Slough loop from Davenport

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Schwiebert Riverfront Park – Sylvan Slough loop from Davenport

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2.8

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Schwiebert Riverfront Park – Sylvan Slough loop from Davenport

01:05

18.4km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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

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Includes movable bridges

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After 1.85 km for 113 m

After 16.8 km for 113 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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292 m

Schwiebert Riverfront Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Schwiebert Riverfront Park offers a variety of features, including art sculptures, a digital playground, a fountain, a great lawn, an observation shelter, a parking lot, a promenade, restrooms, a stage, a triangle lawn, an urban concrete beach, and a walk/jog path/trail. The park was named after former Mayor Mark Schwiebert, who lived from 1989 to 2009, for his dedication to enhancing public access to the riverfront. The park hosts live music events and is a picturesque setting for leisure and for recreation.

Tip by

890 m

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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1.57 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 1816 as part of a chain of western frontier defenses after the War of 1812. It was also the military headquarters during the Black Hawk War of 1832, a conflict between the United States and the Native American tribes of the Sauk and Fox. You can run along the Mississippi River and enjoy the views of the Arsenal Island, which was once considered sacred by the Sauk leader Black Hawk. Fort Armstrong at the Rock Island Arsenal is a great place to experience the history and nature of the region while getting some exercise.

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1.72 km

Government Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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. It spans the Mississippi connecting Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa.

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8.64 km

Davenport Harbor

Lake

10.8 km

Credit Island Park

Highlight • Trail

Credit Island Park is a 450 acre park located on an island between Davenport and Rock Island. There are several great trails to choose from and great views of the Mississippi River.

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14.5 km

Rock Island Centennial Bridge view

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 location have made it an iconic landmark, facilitating transportation and fostering connections between Rock Island and Davenport, Iowa, for over eight decades.

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18.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

6.18 km

803 m

175 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

934 m

580 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

29°C

22°C

48 %

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Schwiebert Riverfront Park – Sylvan Slough loop from Davenport

Schwiebert Riverfront Park

Sylvan Slough

Fort Armstrong

Government Bridge

Credit Island Park

Rock Island Centennial Bridge view

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