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Sylvan Slough – Government Bridge loop from Panorama Park

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Sylvan Slough – Government Bridge loop from Panorama Park

Easy

4.5

(5807)

15,878

riders

Sylvan Slough – Government Bridge loop from Panorama Park

01:53

31.5km

80m

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: June 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 18.4 km for 113 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.66 km

Pat and Jack Bush Scenic Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Pat and Jack Bush Scenic Overlook is an area along the Mississippi River Trail in Iowa. It is accessible from the pathway and from a parking lot off Elm Street. There is signage for the parking lot and there are vault toilets and water fountains.

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9.86 km

I-74 Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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 of the river, and also has a viewing area with an oculus.

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13.9 km

Sylvan Island Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

This island features a variety of trails and diverse wildlife for visitors to enjoy. There are miles of single-track mountain biking trails suitable for users of all abilities, and numerous spots to pause for a picnic, birdwatching, or a bit of fishing.

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15.1 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 headwaters at Lake Itasca, Minnesota and the Gulf of Mexico. It is still work in progress but when complete the route will consist of trails and bike-friendly roads, with “MRT” signs identifying the way.

In Illinois, the MRT route goes through some of the state’s most diverse landscapes and provides miles of great cycling. It hugs historic canals, crosses unglaciated hills, parallels the Rock and Fox Rivers, and includes one of America’s first rail-trails.

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17.0 km

Quad City Botanical Center

Highlight • Structure

The Quad City Botanical Center spans about 4 acres. There is a diverse collection of plant species and themed gardens here, and it's great for all ages to visit. The gardens are open Monday–Saturday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., with shorter hours on Sunday from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

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17.4 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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18.1 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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18.2 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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31.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

2.20 km

1.36 km

543 m

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

3.29 km

1.58 km

517 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 4 August

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Fort Armstrong

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