View of Sylvan Island loop from Augustana College

View of Sylvan Island loop from Augustana College

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View of Sylvan Island loop from Augustana College

02:27

55.0km

200m

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: August 3, 2026

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2.83 km

Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House

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The Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House are open from 9  a.m. to 5  p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 5  p.m. on Sundays. The property was originally …

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6.07 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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7.43 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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10.9 km

Pat and Jack Bush Scenic Overlook

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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 …

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52.8 km

View of Sylvan Island

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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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