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      Moline trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running and Mountain Biking. Popular destinations include Sylvan Island Park and Stephens Park.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Sep 13, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      14
      Trails Mountain Bike
      10
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Gravel Bike
      6
      Trails Hike
      14
      Trails Trail Running
      14
      Total Distance
      16 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      3 miles
      Total Descent
      341 ft
      Total Vertical
      135 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      689 ft
      Reports
      55
      Photos
      27
      Completed Counter
      1,497
      Sub Regions

      Popular Moline Mountain Biking Trails

      100 3.7 4 miles 98 ft 180
      Urban Decay that nature has reclaimed. This now island was once part of the Illinois shoreline. A canal was dug for water power to run the John Deere Plow Works. Former Republic Steel plant ruins are still eroding into the landscape....
      85 0.0 269 ft 0 ft 81
      Popular green difficulty other. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      50 3.7 2 miles 174 ft 44
      Adjacent to downtown Moline and many other local attractions, this 1.5 mile network is entirely within the wooded ravines and is well suited for mountain biking and hiking.
      45 0.0 1,342 ft 3 ft 6
      Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 3 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 1 rides
      Yesterday
      • 1 rides
      Past Week
      • 17 rides

      Moline Mountain Bike Routes

      3 miles 42 ft 0 Loop
      Urban ruins of Republic Steel works.

      Photos of Moline Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Moline Mountain Bike

      Sylvan Island Park MTB trail - 'Sylvan Island...
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      28:05 | 54 | Nov 11, 2025 , Moline
      Stephens Park MTB Trail, Moline, IL, May 2025
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      15:19 | 77 | May 6, 2025 , Moline
      Sylvan Island Loop MTB, Highlights, April 2025
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      4:10 | 65 | Apr 18, 2025 , Moline
      Zig Zag Swamp on Sylvan Island - 360 Video
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      2:18 | 376 | Apr 17, 2021 , Moline
      Sylvan Island Stampede 2021 - Novice Race...
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      0:59 | 387 | Apr 14, 2021 , Moline
      Stephen’s Park Mountain Biking - Moline, IL
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      3:02 | 421 | Aug 17, 2020 , Moline
      Sylvan Island Mountain Biking - Moline, IL
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      7:37 | 721 | Aug 3, 2020 , Moline

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Sylvan Island Loop
      Jul 13, 2026 @ 9:16am (America/Chicago)
      Jul 13, 2026
      IdealE-Bike Smells like a trash dump all over the...SuperFly-NJ
      Bridge Trail
      Nov 4, 2025 @ 9:27am (America/Chicago)
      Nov 4, 2025
      Idealryechard
      Stephens Park Trail
      May 5, 2025 @ 1:41pm
      May 5, 2025
      VariableSome mud in low spots. A small tree down...ryechard
      Great River Trail
      Feb 26, 2024 @ 5:25am
      Feb 26, 2024
      DryJlardner
      Great River Trail
      Feb 26, 2024 @ 5:25am
      Feb 26, 2024
      DryJlardner

      Activity Feed

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      VhFIx9riddentrailactivity #103488112
      Sep 10, 2026 @ 10:51am
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      KenXftXq4wishlisttrailactivity #102556939
      Aug 28, 2026 @ 7:39pm
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      SuperFly-NJaddreportactivity #99365526
      Jul 17, 2026 @ 5:11am
      Jul 17, 2026
      ChrisBan21updatetrailactivity #98780438 and 1 more
      Jul 9, 2026 @ 6:21am
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      ChrisBan21updatetrailactivity #98247037
      Jul 1, 2026 @ 9:48pm
      Jul 1, 2026

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      ryechardtrailSylvan Island LoopFun, varied trail/s with a lot of technical...
      Apr 18, 2025 @ 5:53am
      Apr 18, 2025
      rydog450rtrailStephens Park TrailMy wife enjoyed this trail more than any...
      Oct 9, 2022 @ 10:26am
      Oct 9, 2022
      TangibleTravistrailStephens Park TrailThis is a small trail system, but definitely...
      Aug 17, 2020 @ 7:45am
      Aug 17, 2020
      TangibleTravistrailSylvan Island LoopFun times but very difficult to follow the...
      Aug 1, 2020 @ 10:58pm
      Aug 1, 2020
      lenelsonjrtrailSylvan Island LoopEww
      Aug 2, 2019 @ 3:35pm
      Aug 2, 2019

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike1015 miles322 ft3 miles135 ft
      #6,418#2,141275515,487
      E-Bike11 mile7 ft2,759 ft7 ft
      42128
      Gravel Bike68 miles46 ft2 miles20 ft
      #1,555#8171177
      Hike1416 miles341 ft3 miles135 ft
      #9,861#3,42754541
      Trail Running1416 miles341 ft3 miles135 ft
      #9,650#3,24454219

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the best places to ride in Moline?
      Moline has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Moline?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Moline are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      Where can I park to ride in Moline?
      There are 5 parking locations listed in Moline. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      What is the longest trail in Moline?
      The longest trail in Moline is Sylvan Island Loop at 4.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Moline?
      What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Moline?
      How many trails are in Moline?
      Moline has a total of 14 trails. Of those, 10 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Moline to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Moline?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Moline is Stephens Park Trail with 174 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Moline?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Moline is Stephens Park Trail with 178 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Moline?
      Moline supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      What bike services are there in Moline?
      The following bike services are available in Moline:
      • Bike Shop (1)
      Browse the full Moline directory for details.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Moline?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Moline is Bridge Trail with an average grade of 0.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      Are the trails open in Moline?
      The overall region status for Moline is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 5 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 4
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      What are the most popular Strava Segments in Moline?
      The most popular Strava segments in Moline are:
      • Cap'n Crunch Sprint (4,267 athletes)
      • Into the Woods (3,856 athletes)
      • Ouch! My Legs Hurt (3,841 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Moline.
      What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Moline?
      What are the best beginner ride trails in Moline?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Moline are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Moline.
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