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        Popular Trail Networks

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        Jim Edgar Panther Creek 15
        Rock Cut State Park 27 13 2
        The Morton Arboretum
        Trail of Tears State Forest
        Surrey Ridge
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        Region Details
        • 9,847
        • 65
        • 1,288
        • 442
        • 77
        • 2
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        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        17,171
        Trails Mountain Bike
        11,722
        Trails E-Bike
        7,425
        Trails Gravel Bike
        12,759
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        3,302
        Trails Winter Fat Bike
        347
        Trails Horse
        2,782
        Trails Hike
        16,988
        Trails Trail Running
        14,196
        Trails Dirtbike/Moto
        1
        Trails Observed Trials
        2
        Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
        3
        Trails Snowmobile
        313
        Trails Snowshoe
        1,856
        Trails Downhill Ski
        44
        Trails Backcountry Ski
        7
        Trails Nordic Ski
        5,040
        Total Distance
        7,334 miles
        Total Descent
        291,365 ft
        Total Vertical
        904 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        1,225 ft
        Reports
        40,436
        Photos
        2,929
        Ridden Counter
        192,290
        Sub Regions

        Popular Illinois Mountain Biking Trails

        4
        Bullwhip (YELLOW)
        • 100 ★ 4.2 • 4,997 ft • 29 ft • 1,035 •
        features several bermed turns as the trail climbs from the lot toward the orange multi-track.
        15
        3 Ravines (ORANGE)
        • 100 ★ 4.7 • 4,862 ft • 64 ft • 1,062 •
        Three Ravines is an exhilarating downhill eastbound and a challenging (yet rewarding) climb westbound. As implied, the trail crosses three ravines, each with it's own personality.
        5
        One Day (ORANGE)
        • 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,084 ft • 35 ft • 979 •
        features a creek crossing and a series of short switchbacks past an old foundation and cistern. The trail is named because it only took to build!
        1
        Hickory Smoked (YELLOW)
        • 100 ★ 4.0 • 2,224 ft • 48 ft • 1,013 •
        features a few creek crossings which are usually dry but can be wet and slick if there have been recent rains. Be sure to call out blind corners (especially near the fast downhill at the northern end) as the vegetation can reduce...
        8
        Gravity Cavity (ORANGE)
        • 95 ★ 4.9 • 2,106 ft • 0 ft • 932 •
        Fast downhill trail with optional drops and a logover at the end.
        3
        St. James (ORANGE)
        • 95 ★ 4.0 • 3,871 ft • 0 ft • 929 •
        is a very fast downhill ending with some heavy braking as you turn onto . Be sure to call out blind corners as visibility in some areas isn't ideal. Climbing 's triple decker climb is an exhausting but rewarding experience.
        13
        Maple Lake East (YELLOW)
        • 95 ★ 4.5 • 2,224 ft • 53 ft • 881 •
        descends from the parking lot of the same name. You will find some flowy downhill berms ending with a small tabletop to climb out. Be sure to call out blind corners as the vegetation can reduce visibility.
        Lakefront Trail Shared Use
        • 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,414 ft • 3 ft • 414 •
        Popular white difficulty paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 3 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 65 rides
        Yesterday
        • 129 rides
        Past Week
        • 1,116 rides

        Illinois Mountain Bike Routes

        20
        Toto Loop Featured
        ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 163 ft • 7 • Loop •
        This is the beginner loop for Kinsey, one step in difficulty above Munchkinland.
        65
        Kinsey Endurance Challenge 2024 3 hour course
        ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 365 ft • 12 • Loop •
        Route details (note that the list from Trail Forks is a little wonky, this is the correct order of the...
        127
        Old Kinsey Park Mug-o-dirt route
        ★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 682 ft • 13 •
        The Mug-O-Dirt route has been updated for 2022 to include , the newest addition to the park! Start on and...
        144
        Kinsey Endurance Challenge 2024 12 & 6 hour route
        ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 872 ft • 21 • Loop •
        ***EDIT: THIS HAS BEEN CORRECTED***Note: In the trail list TF did something wonky. When finishing you will...
        7
        MudslingersEC SWK Long Loop
        ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 258 ft • 13 • Loop •
        8.6 mile route at Saw Wee See. This route includes an out and back on the road to include the hill near...
        116
        Whole Enchilada
        ★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 676 ft • 38 • Loop •
        This route encompasses the entire park with the exception of two small trail sections. There are two black...

        Photos of Illinois Mountain Bike

        60 |
        Jul 16, 2025 @ 1:30pm
        Jul 16, 2025
        65 |
        Oct 7, 2023 @ 5:56am
        Oct 7, 2023
        114 |
        Aug 25, 2023 @ 6:49am
        Aug 25, 2023
        253 |
        Jul 10, 2021 @ 11:01pm
        Jul 10, 2021
        608 |
        Jul 28, 2020 @ 3:08pm
        Jul 28, 2020
        398 |
        May 24, 2020 @ 6:44pm
        May 24, 2020
        746 |
        Sep 4, 2017 @ 11:30am
        Sep 4, 2017
        464 |
        Dec 29, 2015 @ 11:38am
        Dec 29, 2015
        205 |
        Jul 16, 2014 @ 8:17am
        Jul 16, 2014
        679 |
        Jul 10, 2014 @ 2:03am
        Jul 10, 2014
        352 |
        Oct 2, 2012 @ 4:35pm
        Oct 2, 2012
        1,455 |
        Jun 20, 2010 @ 12:24am
        Jun 20, 2010

        Videos of Illinois Mountain Bike

        featured KMBC 2019
        2:10 | 141 | Jul 1, 2020
        featured Kickapoo Super D Train 2017
        2:05 | 339 | Aug 22, 2017
        Ride
        2:02 | 31 | Mar 29, 2026
        Raceway Woods Crash
        0:21 | 45 | Jul 7, 2025
        Little Bonus
        trail: Payday
        0:06 | 34 | Jun 21, 2025
        Launchpad drop
        trail: Liftoff!
        0:08 | 32 | Jun 21, 2025
        Small green jump line
        0:21 | 54 | Oct 18, 2023
        The Painted Quarry
        trail: XX (RED)
        0:16 | 33 | Sep 18, 2023

        National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

        Activity Feed

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        lars320addreportactivity #98309785
        Jul 2, 2026 @ 7:45pm
        15 hours
        FreeRider133addphotoactivity #98282662 and 4 more
        Jul 2, 2026 @ 11:21am
        23 hours
        KinkyWizardwishlistrouteactivity #98281084 and 3 more
        Jul 2, 2026 @ 11:02am
        24 hours
        ChrisBan21updatetrailactivity #98247037
        Jul 1, 2026 @ 9:48pm
        2 days
        Jakeyboy2addreportactivity #98244309 and 4 more
        Jul 1, 2026 @ 8:12pm
        2 days

        Recent Comments

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        jonco223reportSpillwayCleared
        Jun 24, 2026 @ 2:42pm
        Jun 24, 2026
        CodyRenshawreportT-n-TApproximately 26 inch diameter
        Jun 23, 2026 @ 8:10am
        Jun 23, 2026
        Bighead09reportEast ConnectorBt è stato bello h i
        Jun 20, 2026 @ 2:02pm
        Jun 20, 2026
        ethatcherreportAlt CreeksideThe tree has been removed.
        Jun 18, 2026 @ 7:35am
        Jun 18, 2026
        denachoreportTrail 7tree was cleared that morning
        May 25, 2026 @ 3:02pm
        May 25, 2026

        Local Badges

        Bike & Skill Parks

        nametypecityrating
        Far Side Bike Parkbike parkHanover
        Farside Bike Park @ Chestnut Mountain Resortskill parkGalena
        The Garden Dirt Jumpsskill parkChicago
        Salt Creek dirtjumpsskill parkVilla Park
        Archview MX Parkskill parkFairview Heights

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike11,7225,343 miles173,310 ft1,627 miles715 ft
        		#232,80940,296125271,106
        E-Bike7,4252,979 miles70,262 ft819 miles689 ft
        		#12612,636204,598
        Gravel Bike12,7594,907 miles121,329 ft1,420 miles902 ft
        		#688,563143,044
        Adaptive Bike3,3021,444 miles27,224 ft394 miles568 ft
        		#912,190178
        Winter Fat Bike347273 miles9,265 ft95 miles568 ft
        		#3127,145244
        Horse2,7821,770 miles111,690 ft679 miles699 ft
        		#153,245364
        Hike16,9887,221 miles284,587 ft2,262 miles906 ft
        		#127939,04310313,976
        Trail Running14,1966,145 miles216,978 ft1,871 miles719 ft
        		#161537,7722716,815
        Dirtbike/Moto12 miles7 ft522 ft364 ft
        		#502,26144
        Observed Trials21,578 ft266 ft69 ft
        		#3281231
        ATV/ORV/OHV32 miles112 ft4,180 ft151 ft
        		#4832,27172
        Snowmobile313280 miles3,927 ft72 miles604 ft
        		#2514671
        Snowshoe1,856748 miles20,745 ft215 miles620 ft
        		#245371138
        Downhill Ski447 miles2,927 ft5 miles390 ft
        		#341,170380
        Backcountry Ski74 miles256 ft2 miles95 ft
        		#4045160
        Nordic Ski5,0401,764 miles52,608 ft499 miles650 ft
        		#8832440
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