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Rockford – Rock River Recreation Path loop from Loves Park

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Rockford – Rock River Recreation Path loop from Loves Park

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(3264)

15,380

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Rockford – Rock River Recreation Path loop from Loves Park

01:06

18.4km

50m

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: July 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.12 km for 95 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.17 km

Sinnissippi Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Created in the 1920s as part of a larger park and recreation development, the lagoon is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and ice skating. It is also home to a variety of waterfowl and other wildlife.

Tip by

9.20 km

Rockford

Highlight • Settlement

The city of Rockford is a historic town in Illinois. First settled in the 1830s, it was an important center of commerce as it was roughly equidistant between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River.

Tip by

10.1 km

Rock River Recreation Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Rock River Recreation Path is an almost 9-mile long paved trail through Rockford. For much of the trail, you are alongside the Rock River and passing through several urban parks.

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11.2 km

Sinnissippi Gardens

Highlight • Natural

This is a lovely garden in Rockford with more than 2,000 rose bushes! Nearby, you can visit the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens which has tropical trees and many other interesting plant species.

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18.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

6.12 km

363 m

155 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

7.15 km

395 m

373 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

29°C

19°C

25 %

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Rock River Recreation Path

Sinnissippi Gardens

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