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SaveDes Plaines 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, Gravel Biking, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Adaptive Biking and Nordic Skiing. Popular destinations include River Trail Nature Center, Beck Lake - Big Bend and Algonquin - Iroquois - Chippewa Woods.
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- Mountain Bike
63 trails
- E-Bike
63 trails
- Gravel Bike
69 trails
- Adaptive Bike
21 trails
- Horse
24 trails
- Hike
76 trails
- Trail Running
76 trails
- Nordic Ski
21 trails
Region Details
- 59
- 4
Region Status
Open as of Sep 7, 2026Stats
- Trails (view details)
- 76
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 63
- Trails E-Bike
- 63
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 69
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 21
- Trails Horse
- 24
- Trails Hike
- 76
- Trails Trail Running
- 76
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 21
- Total Distance
- 27 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 5 miles
- Total Descent
- 212 ft
- Total Vertical
- 42 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 661 ft
- Reports
- 93
- Photos
- 64
- Completed Counter
- 1,193
Sub Regions
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Algonquin - Iroquois - Chippewa Woods
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Beck Lake - Big Bend
- 2
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Camp Ground Road Woods
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Camp Pine Woods
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Dam No. 1 Woods
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Lake Avenue Woods
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Potawatomi Woods
- 2
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River Trail Nature Center
Popular Des Plaines Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 906 ft • 0 ft • 20 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 2,385 ft • 13 ft • 18 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 13 ft green climb. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 1,460 ft • 0 ft • 5 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 0.0 • 203 ft • 0 ft • 3 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green.
Photos of Des Plaines Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MinnesotaTopps | add | report | activity #103310835 | Sep 7, 2026 @ 5:16pm Sep 7, 2026 |
| MinnesotaTopps | add | report | activity #101040495 | Aug 8, 2026 @ 2:04pm Aug 8, 2026 |
| MinnesotaTopps | add | report | activity #100968332 | Aug 7, 2026 @ 5:43pm Aug 7, 2026 |
| Borisfnp2io | wishlist | trail | activity #91743728 | Apr 1, 2026 @ 9:20pm Apr 1, 2026 |
| Borisfnp2io | wishlist | trail | activity #91743720 | Apr 1, 2026 @ 9:20pm Apr 1, 2026 |
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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 | 63 | 25 miles | 184 ft | 4 miles | 43 ft | #11,445 | #3,482 | 64 | 93 | 547 | ||
| E-Bike | 63 | 25 miles | 184 ft | 4 miles | 43 ft | #4,542 | #1,474 | 91 | 2 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 69 | 26 miles | 184 ft | 4 miles | 43 ft | #2,017 | #578 | 61 | 54 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 21 | 17 miles | 135 ft | 4 miles | 43 ft | #3,812 | #881 | 85 | ||||
| Horse | 24 | 16 miles | 121 ft | 3 miles | 43 ft | #2,376 | #1,241 | 9 | ||||
| Hike | 76 | 27 miles | 213 ft | 5 miles | 43 ft | #5,933 | #2,074 | 93 | 39 | |||
| Trail Running | 76 | 27 miles | 213 ft | 5 miles | 43 ft | #5,904 | #1,882 | 93 | 104 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 21 | 14 miles | 112 ft | 3 miles | 43 ft | #1,331 | #615 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Des Plaines?
Des Plaines has 8 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Des Plaines?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Des Plaines are:
- Des Plaines River Trail Connector (0/5)
- Potawatomi Woods Red Trail (0/5)
- Beck Lake Green Spur (0/5)
- Des Plaines River Purple Trail (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Des Plaines?
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What is the longest trail in Des Plaines?
The longest trail in Des Plaines is Potawatomi Woods Red Trail at 2,385 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Des Plaines?
The best hiking trails in Des Plaines are:
- Des Plaines River Trail Connector
- Potawatomi Woods Red Trail
- Little Fort Trail
- Green Bay Loop
- Green Bay Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Des Plaines?
The best trail running trails in Des Plaines are:
- Des Plaines River Trail Connector
- Potawatomi Woods Red Trail
- Grove Portage Trail
- Beck Lake Green Spur
- Des Plaines River Purple Trail
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How many trails are in Des Plaines?
Des Plaines has a total of 76 trails. Of those, 63 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Des Plaines to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Des Plaines?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Des Plaines is Potawatomi Woods Red Trail with 13 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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What activities are most popular in Des Plaines?
Des Plaines supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Des Plaines?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Des Plaines is Potawatomi Woods Red Trail with an average grade of 0.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Des Plaines?
The overall region status for Des Plaines is Clear / Green. Out of 12 trails:
- Clear / Green: 12
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What are the trail conditions in Des Plaines?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Des Plaines:
- Ideal: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Des Plaines?
Yes, Des Plaines supports e-bike riding. There are 6 trails in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines?
The most popular Strava segments in Des Plaines are:
- Gravel Speed (6,460 athletes)
- DPFRT SIbley to Oakton (5,540 athletes)
- DPRT Central to Lake (5,268 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Des Plaines?
Yes, there are 21 accessible/adaptive trails in Des Plaines. View all adaptive trails in Des Plaines for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Des Plaines?
There are 2 upcoming events in Des Plaines. View upcoming events.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Des Plaines?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Des Plaines are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Des Plaines.
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- [Canoe/Kayak Launch] Other
- Chippewa Woods Grove 1 Picnic Shelter Cabin
- Camp Ground Road Woods Grove 1 Picnic Shelter Cabin
- Northwestern Woods Picnic Shelter Cabin
- [Canoe/Kayak Launch] Other
- Big Bend Grove 1 Picnic Shelter Cabin
- [Boat Launch] Other
- Lions Woods Grove 1 Picnic Shelter Cabin
- Dam No 2 Woods Grove 2 Picnic Shelter Cabin
- Boat [Launch] Other
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