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Sylvan Slough – Government Bridge loop from Rock Island

Sylvan Slough – Government Bridge loop from Rock Island

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5.0

(9991)

9,992

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Sylvan Slough – Government Bridge loop from Rock Island

02:34

46.3km

80m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.3 km for 456 m

After 24.7 km for 112 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.5 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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12.2 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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12.3 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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18.1 km

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

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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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19.4 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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24.7 km

Ben Butterworth Parkway

Beach

31.5 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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31.5 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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35.2 km

Mississippi River Trail: Crescent Bridge to Rock Island Centennial Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Following the Mississippi River Trail and with excellent views of the river, you can enjoy this peaceful segment on your bike that connects the Crescent Bridge with the Rock Island …

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40.1 km

Thirty-First Avenue Park

Nature Reserve

46.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

11.5 km

4.57 km

1.59 km

435 m

279 m

Surfaces

27.5 km

17.0 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Sylvan Slough – Government Bridge loop from Rock Island

Sylvan Slough

Fort Armstrong

Government Bridge

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

I-74 Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge

View of Sylvan Island

Mississippi River Trail (MRT) – Illinois

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