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Melvin Price Locks and Dam – Riverfront Park loop from Wood River

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Melvin Price Locks and Dam – Riverfront Park loop from Wood River

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4.6

(1355)

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Melvin Price Locks and Dam – Riverfront Park loop from Wood River

01:13

20.4km

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.71 km for 86 m

After 10.8 km for 113 m

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6.65 km

Melvin Price Locks and Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Melvin Price Lock and dam is located on the MCT Confluence Trail near East Alton, Illinois. There is a Great Rivers Museum here and the National Great Rivers Research …

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9.68 km

Riverfront Park is a great park on the banks of the Mississippi River in Alton. There is a paved biking and hiking trail that runs through the park. The park also has a large amphitheater, picnic area and restrooms.

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13.0 km

MCT Confluence Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The MCT Confluence Trail is a beautiful 20.5 mile long trail. The trail mostly follows the Mississippi River. The trail is paved and mostly flat, so it is not a …

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16.3 km

Bridge Over Wood River on MCT Confluence Trail

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This bridge, I believe, is the longest in the Madison County Trail system which is comprised of over 138 miles of Class 1 bikeways. The 881 foot bridge parallels the …

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20.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

3.11 km

1.04 km

653 m

264 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

3.08 km

1.22 km

346 m

Elevation

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Melvin Price Locks and Dam – Riverfront Park loop from Wood River

Melvin Price Locks and Dam

Riverfront Park

MCT Confluence Trail

Bridge Over Wood River on MCT Confluence Trail

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