Name: Great River Trail
About: In Northwest Illinois, the Great River Trail starts in Savanna, Illinois, and continues to the southern edge of Whiteside County. Adventurous users can trek all the way from Savanna to the Quad Cities on a combination of mixed-use paths and roadway routes.
Difficulty: easy/medium
Total Length:
Surface: asphalt, roadway (portions between Savanna and Thomson and Thomson and Fulton), wood decking (various bridges)
Fees: none (snowmobiles must be registered)
Tree Canopy: see map
Conditions: some segments require the use of roadways that are unsigned; reduced Google Maps accuracy between Thomson and Lock and Dam 13 and in/around Albany; poor pavement on Railroad Ln between Thomson and Lock and Dam 13
Activities Permitted:
