2018 Progress Update for the Rock River Trail Initiative

Member of the Rock River Trail Initiative Council
In 2018 the Rock River Trail Initiative celebrates eight years since the inaugural river paddle in April 2010 set in motion implementation of plans to establish a system of recreational trails along the Rock River through Wisconsin and Illinois. It has been an exciting journey and all who have been partners in this adventure can take pride in the accomplishments: The first national water trail in Wisconsin and Illinois, a scenic and historic road route designated by legislation in Madison and Springfield, a bike route from headwaters in south central Wisconsin to the Mississippi River at the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa, an air route, hiking and horse riding trails, an art route and even a chocolate trail!