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Confluence Trail – Levee Road (Gravel) loop from Wood River

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Confluence Trail – Levee Road (Gravel) loop from Wood River

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4.6

(1760)

10,300

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Confluence Trail – Levee Road (Gravel) loop from Wood River

02:45

44.6km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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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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12.7 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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16.1 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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21.8 km

Confluence Trail

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Great trail along the Mississippi

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24.6 km

Levee Road (Gravel)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This part of the confluence trail features partly packed gravel, so think about whether you want to use Old Alton Road as an alternative if your bike is not well …

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38.0 km

Confluence Tower and the Lewis & Clark Monument

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This is a monument to two famous American explorers, Lewis and Clark. They were credited with mapping the Missouri River and also finding a passage to the west coast of …

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44.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

5.89 km

5.78 km

1.04 km

653 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

6.13 km

4.06 km

650 m

Elevation

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Confluence Trail – Levee Road (Gravel) loop from Wood River

Melvin Price Locks and Dam

Riverfront Park

MCT Confluence Trail

Bridge Over Wood River on MCT Confluence Trail

Confluence Trail

Levee Road (Gravel)

Confluence Tower and the Lewis & Clark Monument

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