Bicycle\Walking Trails

The Ralph B. Birks Bicycle Trail is Moline’s section of the Great River Trail. It is comprised of a 2.2 asphalt path along Ben Butterworth Memorial Parkway (26th to 55th Streets) and a trail extension to Rock Island (1st to 26th Streets). The trail runs alongside the Mississippi River and provides aesthetic opportunities, picnic areas, and a chance to study wildlife in and around the Mississippi.

Please note that Ben Butterworth parkway and trail are currently open, but City crews continue the clean-up effort. Ongoing repairs to the trail will be necessary due to damage resulting from the flooding. These repairs will continue throughout the year.

Due to the construction of the residential component of Bass Street Landing, a temporary route has been created for the Ralph B. Birks bicycle trail. The temporary route begins at 19th Street and ends at the base of the Arsenal bridge ramp (Moline entrance). Click here to view map. Temporary routing signs are in place to direct pedestrians and bikers. The permanent bicycle trail will be established upon completion of Phase III of Bass Street Landing, which is anticipated to be in 2008.

Moline Kiwanis Bike – Jog Trail

Located along the Rock River from 7th to 60th Streets, the Moline – Kiwanis Bike – Jog Trail is a 6.5 mile crushed rock path that traverses a scenic wildlife and nature study area. The trail serves bicyclers, joggers, and walkers.

Dan-O Watkins Memorial Bike Route

Located along city streets and acting as an on-street bicycle connection between schools, parks and various points of interest, this 16-mile course takes the bicycler on a strategic tour of the city.

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