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2,106 ft
Distance
-86 ft
Descent
00:02:09
Avg time
-86 ft
Altitude change
623 ft
Altitude min
709 ft
Altitude max
709 ft
Altitude start
623 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-10.8%
Grade max
-1.1%
Grade min
2,106 ft
Distance down
00:02:09
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Gravity Cavity (ORANGE) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Palos Forest Preserve
    Willow Springs, Illinois
  • AKA
    Orange
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 95 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #2905 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21035 in Trail Running
    • #10383 in Hiking
    • #803 in Horseback
    • #1389 in Snowshoeing
    • #2992 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Land Owner
    Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Fast downhill trail with optional drops and a logover at the end.

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Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles average
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  • 13 miles avg distance
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Avg: 4.49 (9 votes)
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        Directions to gravity-cavity-orange trailhead (41.703910, -87.894930)

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        Gravity Cavity - Palos Mountain Bike Trails -...
        0:45 | 723 | Aug 2, 2021 , Willow Springs
        Gravity Cavity - Palos Mountain Bike Trails - 4k
        2:14 | 1974 | Oct 3, 2020 , Willow Springs
        youtuber Gravity Cavity CLIMB | Palos Mountain Bike Trails
        3:23 | 463 | Sep 27, 2020 , Willow Springs
        [RAW] The Gravity Cavity Palos 'Downhill' MTB!
        0:55 | 522 | Jul 30, 2020 , Willow Springs

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        95
        Palos with Canal Loop
        ★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 935 ft • 26 •
        Dynamite and are rocky and very difficult, the rest is a mix of intermediate and advanced.
        79
        Palos Outer Loop
        14 miles • 1,152 ft • 13 • Loop •
        An outer Palos loop omitting Stonehouse
        65
        Weekend Ride
        16 miles • 1,305 ft • 14 • Loop •
        Good route for the weekend.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Gravity Cavity (ORANGE)

        ▼ Where is Gravity Cavity (ORANGE) located?
        Gravity Cavity (ORANGE) is located in Palos Forest Preserve, Willow Springs, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Palos Forest Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.70391, -87.89493.
        ▼ How hard is Gravity Cavity (ORANGE)?
        Gravity Cavity (ORANGE) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gravity Cavity (ORANGE)?
        The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 623 ft to 709 ft.
        ▼ Is Gravity Cavity (ORANGE) a point to point trail?
        Gravity Cavity (ORANGE) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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