A Guiding Document for the Legacy Section of the Mississippi River Trail

Marquette, McGregor, and Guttenberg, located in northeast Iowa, have a vision for a complete 17-mile recreational trail, called the Legacy Section of the Mississippi River Trail, that will be designated part of the Mississippi River Trail and the Iowa Trails System. The trail, in the most current plan, will connect Marquette, McGregor, and Guttenberg with a further connection to Pike’s Peak State Park. The existing trails in the system are located in McGregor, Guttenberg, and along the Great River Road. The Great River Road trail consists of paved shoulder bike lanes, extending from State Highway 340, south to Guttenberg, roughly 15 miles. Existing trails in McGregor and Guttenberg consist of sidewalk-type trails running along the Mississippi River. Linking the in-town trails to the Great River Road trail will require the construction of additional trails. The towns have secured Vision Iowa money and have pledged some of their own funds to complete the trails. The purpose of this project is to give assistance to our clients for making their Legacy Trail a success in providing economic development and attracting tourism. Our recommendations are contained in four sections: • Public and Private Involvement • Maintenance • Design, Costs, and Financing • Marketing