The new riverfront trail section connecting Bettendorf with the Davenport Mississippi Riverfront path has become a popular route for many cyclists and walkers even before its official dedication scheduled during the Father's Day "Ride the River" Sunday, June 19. The new trail between Bettendorf's Leach Park and Davenport's Credit Island Park creates a scenic 3-4 mile route for walkers and cyclists.
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