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2,457 ft
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:02:40
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
610 ft
Altitude min
651 ft
Altitude max
640 ft
Altitude start
650 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-15.7%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
1,260 ft
Distance climb
712 ft
Distance down
449 ft
Distance flat
00:02:40
Avg time
4a Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaIndependence Park
Marquette Heights, Illinois -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerPekin Park district
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4a is a 2,457 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Marquette Heights Illinois. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 20 miles average
6 Months
- 17 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 413 rides
- Last: Jun 30, 2026
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Directions to 4a trailhead
(40.623420, -89.595160)
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Frequently Asked Questions About 4a
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Where is 4a located?
4a is located in Independence Park, Marquette Heights, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Independence Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.62342, -89.59516.
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How hard is 4a?
4a is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for 4a?
4a has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 610 ft to 651 ft.
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Is 4a a point to point trail?
4a is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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