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AT A GLANCE
QCTRAILS.ORG INITIAL PARTNERS

• City of Bettendorf, Iowa • Town of Riverdale, Iowa
• City of Davenport, Iowa • Village of Hampton, Illinois More than
• City of East Moline, Illinois • Village of Milan, Illinois local
• City of Eldridge, Iowa • Village of Port Byron, Illinois 85
• City of Long Grove, Iowa • Village of Rapids City, Illinois
• City of Moline, Illinois trails.
• City of Rock Island, Illinois See qctrails.org for a growing
• City of Silvis, Illinois list of partner organizations!
• Rock Island County, Illinois
• Scott County, Iowa More than
37,497

on-road biking, snowshoeing, organization) works to collect
cross-country skiing, horseback timely information and keep key site visits.
riding, and paddling. The website features of the site up to date.
is also designed for users who Staff currently stays abreast of
enjoy being part of a social critical trail information through
media community through the social media, email notifications, More than
“Log My Trails” feature, which media alerts, and cooperation
includes the opportunity to earn with local trail managers. This 1,792
different badges based on user work is assisted by many partners
achievements. Trail users of any throughout the community. Trail
skill level can utilize QCTrails.org managers at larger organizations Facebook
to find information, including trail have integrated maintenance page Likes.
QCTRAILS.ORG and much more. the physical maintenance and 531
of online trail content into
maps, mileage, hours of operation,
oversight of trails, ensuring that
The staff of the lead organization
QCTrails.org remains a reliable
behind the website, Bi-State
resource for Quad Cities residents
Regional Commission (the
local metropolitan planning and visitors to the area. free user
accounts
created.
“The QCTrails.org website has been a great
Launched in January 2016,
QCTrails.org is a free, user-friendly, option for residents of the Quad Cities area to
mobile-responsive website that QCTrails.org received the learn about QC trails in a fun and interactive
highlights over 85 multi-purpose “Trails for Health Award” 26
trails, parks, and side-paths in the from American Trails in 2017 format. Getting out on the trails is a great
region. The website provides an for the effort’s “commitment way to spend time with family or friends and
interactive map and information on to improving access to trails badges
over 300 miles of non-motorized and promoting their use and QCTrails.org encourages exploring new areas
trails, promoting better access to importance for increasing while providing opportunities for physical available to earn.
opportunities for physical activity physical activity.”
on the community’s vast trail activity at the same time! ”
network. Users can find a variety
of trail experiences, track their Steve Grimes, City of Bettendorf, IA Parks and Recreation Department Director More than
physical activity progress in real- 24,000
time, and share their experiences
with friends through social media.
The website is designed for TAKE ACTION people
everyone—from families that want potentially
to take a walk while admiring the
scenery, to those that are beginning 1. Visit the “Learn More” area on QCTrails.org. reached
their fitness journey, to dare-devil 2. Follow QCTrails.org on Facebook! through education and
mountain bikers. community outreach.
3. Provide your feedback via the survey
Featured trail activities on on QCTrails.org.
QCTrails.org include walking, hiking,
running, bicycling, mountain biking,
QCTrails.org
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