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SaveThe Lake Trails are comprised of 3 different trail sections; Cemetery Loop, Lick Creek, and Polecat Creek. Each trail is unique in its terrain, riding style, challenges, and features. If you mix-and-match these trails in both directions and several variations you can easily string together 10-15 miles of super fun, playful, and even challenging riding.
Cemetery Loop is a lollipop style loop with many connecting trails that allows for a bunch of various segments. You can access this loop by riding across the bridge located just at the parking area by the pump station. It is the most playful of the trails with fun flow, jumps, berms, and other features. It also has a bit of short, punchy elevation gain/descent.
Lick Creek Trail is an out and back trail (~1.2mi each way) that can be pinned from end to end, or slow it down to play on the growing number of trail features. It has ~10 berms between two sections that let you rail some corners, and a handful of progressive to impressive jumps. It also has a couple of challenging root sections that can test your skills on the way up, and tickle your pickle on the way down. This trail connects the parking area to the Chatham bike path, which allows you to access the Polecat Creek Trail segment.
Polecat Creek Trail is accessed by crossing Lick Creek to the Chatham bike path, turning right (head south) for about a 1/4 or so miles. You'll reach a information sign on your right with a sort of steep shoot that leads up to the trail entrance. Once at the trail you can ride this loop either direction. Head to the left(ish) and you will be greeted with some of the bigger/steeper climbs that Springfield has to offer with a couple of technical moves to get up over some logs and roots. Matched to these climbs are fast, punchy descents that can have some tight turns to navigate. If you choose to head to the right, the trail takes you on the outer/lower portion of the trail to start. This portion has some is mostly flat and fast with some fun flowing turns. This direction does have some climbs, but feels less challenging than the other direction.
DIRECTIONS: The Lake Trails are located on the West corner of Lake Springfield where the Lick Creek flows into the lake. The primary parking is at the pump station off of the original Route 66 which is now Old Chatham Rd (5700 Old Chatham Rd, Springfield, IL 62711).
Cemetery Loop is a lollipop style loop with many connecting trails that allows for a bunch of various segments. You can access this loop by riding across the bridge located just at the parking area by the pump station. It is the most playful of the trails with fun flow, jumps, berms, and other features. It also has a bit of short, punchy elevation gain/descent.
Lick Creek Trail is an out and back trail (~1.2mi each way) that can be pinned from end to end, or slow it down to play on the growing number of trail features. It has ~10 berms between two sections that let you rail some corners, and a handful of progressive to impressive jumps. It also has a couple of challenging root sections that can test your skills on the way up, and tickle your pickle on the way down. This trail connects the parking area to the Chatham bike path, which allows you to access the Polecat Creek Trail segment.
Polecat Creek Trail is accessed by crossing Lick Creek to the Chatham bike path, turning right (head south) for about a 1/4 or so miles. You'll reach a information sign on your right with a sort of steep shoot that leads up to the trail entrance. Once at the trail you can ride this loop either direction. Head to the left(ish) and you will be greeted with some of the bigger/steeper climbs that Springfield has to offer with a couple of technical moves to get up over some logs and roots. Matched to these climbs are fast, punchy descents that can have some tight turns to navigate. If you choose to head to the right, the trail takes you on the outer/lower portion of the trail to start. This portion has some is mostly flat and fast with some fun flowing turns. This direction does have some climbs, but feels less challenging than the other direction.
DIRECTIONS: The Lake Trails are located on the West corner of Lake Springfield where the Lick Creek flows into the lake. The primary parking is at the pump station off of the original Route 66 which is now Old Chatham Rd (5700 Old Chatham Rd, Springfield, IL 62711).
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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Open as of Sep 17, 2025Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 20
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 20
- Trails Hike
- 20
- Trails Trail Running
- 20
- Total Distance
- 15 miles
- Total Descent
- 377 ft
- Total Vertical
- 49 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 609 ft
- Reports
- 98
- Photos
- 54
- Ridden Counter
- 378
Popular Lake Trails Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.8 • 1 mile • 40 ft • 49 •
is an out and back trail (~1.2mi each way) that can be pinned from end to end, or slow it down to play on the growing number of trail features. It has ~10 berms between to sections that let you rail some corners, and a handful of...
• 90 ★ 4.8 • 1 mile • 123 ft • 46 •
The of the Lake Trail System is a quality mix of everything. From short, but fun, descents to semi-technical climbs, and a bit this and that. This loop is fairly small, but has many connectors that allow riders to mix and match trails...
• 90 ★ 4.8 • 1 mile • 48 ft • 41 •
Polecat is accessed by crossing to the Chatham bike path, turning right (head south) for about a 1/4 or so miles. You'll reach a information sign on your right with a sort of steep shoot that leads up to the trail entrance. Once at the...
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 441 ft • 6 ft • 38 •
This is a short connector trail from Mid-Line Crisis West to the Northern portion of the that has 4 small, but fun jumps. This is a ONE WAY TRAIL ONLY.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 1,926 ft • 70 ft • 37 •
Mid-Line Crisis is composed of one main trail that leaves the on the South end right near the Cemetery, and diverges into 2 mid-line trail variations that take you back to the Northern parts of the .This variant of Mid-Line Crisis...
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 1,174 ft • 29 ft • 34 •
is the old outer loop of Cemetery's most Northern segment. This is now a connector trail that links you to the and , as well as linking to and trails.
• 70 ★ 5.0 • 322 ft • 0 ft • 25 •
This is a winding bench cut trail with a few fun, technical turns, and a jump. It connects the NW section of Cemetery to the NE side, and feeds into this around the middle.
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 375 ft • 7 ft • 22 •
This is the more Western branch of Mid-Line Crisis, and it connects back to Mid-Line Crisis East on the North end of the trail. Trail can be ridden in both directions with one way being more DH oriented vs climbing the other way....
Photos of Lake Trails Mountain Bike
Videos of Lake Trails Mountain Bike
trail: Cemetery Loop
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Jun 28, 2017
trail: Cemetery Loop
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Jun 28, 2017
trail: Lick Creek
0:58 |
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Jun 28, 2017
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lick Creek | Jun 13, 2024 @ 1:31am Jun 13, 2024 | Variable | luenwarneke | ||
| Polecat Creek Trail | Jun 13, 2024 @ 1:31am Jun 13, 2024 | Variable | luenwarneke | ||
| Jump to Conclusion | Jun 13, 2024 @ 1:31am Jun 13, 2024 | Variable | luenwarneke | ||
| Cemetery Loop | Jun 13, 2024 @ 1:31am Jun 13, 2024 | Variable | luenwarneke | ||
| Fishing Line | Jun 13, 2024 @ 11:17am Jun 13, 2024 | Variable | luenwarneke | ||
| Mid-Line Crisis East | Feb 3, 2024 @ 2:11am Feb 3, 2024 | Variable | bsc55 | ||
| Interurban Trail | Nov 24, 2023 @ 4:34am Nov 24, 2023 | Ideal | bsc55 | ||
| Highline | Nov 24, 2023 @ 4:34am Nov 24, 2023 | Ideal | bsc55 | ||
| Creekside Bench Cut | Mar 22, 2018 @ 3:50pm Mar 22, 2018 | Dry | FrigginTodd | ||
| Mid-Line Crisis West | Mar 22, 2018 @ 3:50pm Mar 22, 2018 | Dry | FrigginTodd |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScottyJ3He2 | wishlist | trail | activity #81247623 and 2 more | Sep 27, 2025 @ 5:24pm Sep 27, 2025 |
| marcw121 | wishlist | region | activity #72409122 | May 25, 2025 @ 3:32pm May 25, 2025 |
| mfowler1 | wishlist | region | activity #56688381 | Aug 4, 2024 @ 7:05am Aug 4, 2024 |
| Stash217 | ridden | trail | activity #56439842 and 1 more | Jul 30, 2024 @ 8:13am Jul 30, 2024 |
| Stash217 | wishlist | trail | activity #56439841 and 1 more | Jul 30, 2024 @ 8:12am Jul 30, 2024 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Dry but be on the lookout for walnuts | Oct 3, 2017 @ 9:48am Oct 3, 2017 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Memorial Acres | 3 | 1 | 5.5 km | ||
| Gurgens / Carpenter Park | 11.5 km | ||||
| Lincoln's New Salem State Park | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 19.2 km |
| Mauvaise Terre Creek | 4 | 26.1 km | |||
| Crimson and Rocket Recreational Trails | 4 | 26.1 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 20 | 15 miles | 377 ft | 4 miles | 49 ft | #5,090 | #1,837 | 54 | 98 | 1,054 | ||
| Hike | 20 | 15 miles | 377 ft | 4 miles | 49 ft | #10,760 | #4,277 | 98 | 39 | |||
| Trail Running | 20 | 15 miles | 377 ft | 4 miles | 49 ft | #9,657 | #3,509 | 98 | 194 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Trails
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Lake Trails?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Lake Trails are:
- Lick Creek (4.4/5)
- Polecat Creek Trail (4.3/5)
- Cemetery Loop (4.3/5)
- Mid-Line Crisis East (4.1/5)
- Highline (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Lake Trails?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Lake Trails are:
- April (7 activities)
- August (7 activities)
- September (5 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Lake Trails?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Lake Trails. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Lake Trails?
The longest trail in Lake Trails is Polecat Creek Trail at 1.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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