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SaveCarol Stream trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, E-Biking, Horseback and Adaptive Biking. Scenery includes lakes, creeks and meadows. Amenities include huts. Popular destinations include Armstrong - Mitchell Lakes - Veterans Park, West Branch Forest Preserve and Red Hawk - Volunteer Park.
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- Hike
90 trails
- Mountain Bike
88 trails
- E-Bike
29 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Horse
29 trails
- Trail Running
90 trails
- Nordic Ski
68 trails
Region Details
- 85
- 3
Region Status
Open as of May 29, 2025Stats
- Trails (view details)
- 90
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 88
- Trails E-Bike
- 29
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 87
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Horse
- 29
- Trails Hike
- 90
- Trails Trail Running
- 90
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 68
- Total Distance
- 24 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 6 miles
- Total Descent
- 402 ft
- Total Vertical
- 71 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 798 ft
- Completed Counter
- 119
Sub Regions
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Armstrong - Mitchell Lakes - Veterans Park
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McCaslin Park
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Red Hawk - Volunteer Park
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West Branch Forest Preserve
- 3
Popular Carol Stream Mountain Biking Trails
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,133 ft • 25 ft •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 79 ft • 0 ft •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndrsGkfjQW | ridden | trail | activity #93105673 | Apr 21, 2026 @ 2:23pm Apr 21, 2026 |
| PlumbBobM | update | trail | activity #43993682 | Sep 11, 2023 @ 3:27pm Sep 11, 2023 |
| PlumbBobM | add | trail | activity #43992925 and 12 more | Sep 11, 2023 @ 1:10pm Sep 11, 2023 |
| PlumbBobM | add | trail | activity #43992826 and 7 more | Sep 11, 2023 @ 12:55pm Sep 11, 2023 |
| PlumbBobM | add | region | activity #43992795 | Sep 11, 2023 @ 12:51pm Sep 11, 2023 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge0 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge0 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 88 | 24 miles | 400 ft | 6 miles | 72 ft | #12,539 | #103 | 32 | ||||
| E-Bike | 29 | 7 miles | 167 ft | 2 miles | 52 ft | #7,886 | #126 | 2 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 87 | 23 miles | 374 ft | 5 miles | 72 ft | |||||||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 2,323 ft | 7 ft | 499 ft | 10 ft | #7,953 | #137 | |||||
| Horse | 29 | 14 miles | 282 ft | 4 miles | 69 ft | #2,407 | #51 | |||||
| Hike | 90 | 24 miles | 400 ft | 6 miles | 72 ft | #6,339 | #100 | 4 | ||||
| Trail Running | 90 | 24 miles | 400 ft | 6 miles | 72 ft | #5,893 | #73 | 2 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 68 | 16 miles | 233 ft | 3 miles | 69 ft | #966 | #27 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Carol Stream?
Carol Stream has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Carol Stream?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Carol Stream are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
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Where can I park to ride in Carol Stream?
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What is the longest trail in Carol Stream?
The longest trail in Carol Stream is West Branch Prairie Path at 5,276 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Carol Stream?
The best hiking trails in Carol Stream are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Carol Stream?
The best trail running trails in Carol Stream are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Carol Stream?
Carol Stream has a total of 90 trails. Of those, 88 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Carol Stream to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Carol Stream?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Carol Stream is West Branch Prairie Path with 30 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Carol Stream?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Carol Stream is West Branch Prairie Loop with 24 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Carol Stream?
Carol Stream supports the following activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Trail Running, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Carol Stream?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Carol Stream is West Branch Prairie Path with an average grade of 0.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Can I ride an ebike in Carol Stream?
Yes, Carol Stream supports e-bike riding. There are 17 trails in Carol Stream that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Carol Stream?
The most popular Strava segments in Carol Stream are:
- goofy sprint (1,764 athletes)
- St Charles Charge (1,217 athletes)
- St. Charles to Lies (1,096 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Carol Stream?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Carol Stream. View all adaptive trails in Carol Stream for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Carol Stream?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Carol Stream are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Carol Stream?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Carol Stream are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Carol Stream.
Activities
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