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Sylvan Slough – Government Bridge loop from Western Illinois University - Quad Cities

Sylvan Slough – Government Bridge loop from Western Illinois University - Quad Cities

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Sylvan Slough – Government Bridge loop from Western Illinois University - Quad Cities

01:46

32.3km

60m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.81 km for 149 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.53 km

View of Sylvan Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4.53 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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7.21 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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7.88 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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8.04 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. …

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14.2 km

Credit Island Park

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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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16.4 km

Davenport Harbor

Lake

20.7 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 …

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27.5 km

View of the I-74 Twin Bridges over the Mississippi River

Highlight • Bridge

These bridges are often referred to as "The Twin Bridges" and carry traffic across the Mississippi River on I-74. The original bridge opened to traffic in 1935, and the new bridge was completed in 2020.

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32.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

6.29 km

626 m

198 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.7 km

2.85 km

703 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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17 %

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Sylvan Slough – Government Bridge loop from Western Illinois University - Quad Cities

View of Sylvan Island

Mississippi River Trail (MRT) – Illinois

Sylvan Slough

Fort Armstrong

Government Bridge

Credit Island Park

Rock Island Centennial Bridge view

View of the I-74 Twin Bridges over the Mississippi River

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