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Rockford – Rockford loop from Ralston Elementary School

Rockford – Rockford loop from Ralston Elementary School

Moderate

4.6

(8609)

8,610

riders

Rockford – Rockford loop from Ralston Elementary School

02:01

43.8km

120m

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 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.2 km for 95 m

After 22.5 km for 105 m

After 26.1 km for 143 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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15.2 km

Sinnissippi Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Created in the 1920s as part of a larger park and recreation development, the lagoon is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and ice skating. It is also home to a variety of waterfowl and other wildlife.

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17.1 km

Rock River Recreation Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Rock River Recreation Path is an almost 9-mile long paved trail through Rockford. For much of the trail, you are alongside the Rock River and passing through several urban parks.

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18.1 km

Sinnissippi Gardens

Highlight • Natural

This is a lovely garden in Rockford with more than 2,000 rose bushes! Nearby, you can visit the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens which has tropical trees and many other interesting plant species.

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23.1 km

Rockford murals

Highlight • Monument

Rockford has heaps of colourful murals by different artists around the city. The project was inspired by the Aubudon Mural Project in New York. Check out the locations of different murals here: gorockford.com/cre8iv/completed-murals

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26.0 km

Rockford

Highlight • Settlement

Rockford enjoys a beautiful riverside location. It has excellent museums. The city is very proud of its Andersson Japanese Garden.

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26.5 km

Rockford

Highlight • Settlement

The city of Rockford is a historic town in Illinois. First settled in the 1830s, it was an important center of commerce as it was roughly equidistant between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River.

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43.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

7.37 km

5.43 km

2.84 km

515 m

433 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

8.77 km

960 m

187 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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