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2,986 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-48 ft
Descent
00:03:40
Avg time
-30 ft
Altitude change
600 ft
Altitude min
635 ft
Altitude max
630 ft
Altitude start
600 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-8.7%
Grade max
8%
Grade min
433 ft
Distance climb
1,152 ft
Distance down
1,358 ft
Distance flat
00:03:40
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Alt Creekside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Farmdale Reservoir
    East Peoria, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51845 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41416 in Trail Running
    • #31894 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 11 miles avg distance
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        Directions to alt-creekside trailhead (40.680670, -89.493930)

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        Farmdale Reservoir MTB trail - 'Alt Creekside'
        4:46 | 38 | Oct 16, 2025 , East Peoria

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Alt Creekside

        Where is Alt Creekside located?
        Alt Creekside is located in Farmdale Reservoir, East Peoria, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Farmdale Reservoir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.68067, -89.49393.
        How hard is Alt Creekside?
        Alt Creekside is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Alt Creekside?
        Alt Creekside has 6 m of elevation gain. The trail has 15 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 183 m to 194 m.
        Is Alt Creekside a point to point trail?
        Alt Creekside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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