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        Popular Trail Networks

        title
        Jim Edgar Panther Creek 15
        Rock Cut State Park 27 13 2
        The Morton Arboretum
        Trail of Tears State Forest
        Surrey Ridge
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        Illinois trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped tens of thousands of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Nordic Skiing, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Snowshoeing, Winter Fat Biking, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, ATVing/Offroading, Observed Trials and Dirtbiking. Popular destinations include Naperville, Rockford and Plainfield.
        This is an auto-generated description of Illinois. Login or register to submit a custom description.
        Region Details
        • 9,847
        • 65
        • 1,290
        • 442
        • 77
        • 2
        • 1

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        17,177
        Trails Mountain Bike
        11,724
        Trails E-Bike
        7,426
        Trails Gravel Bike
        12,760
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        3,303
        Trails Winter Fat Bike
        347
        Trails Horse
        2,782
        Trails Hike
        16,994
        Trails Trail Running
        14,412
        Trails Dirtbike/Moto
        1
        Trails Observed Trials
        2
        Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
        3
        Trails Snowmobile
        313
        Trails Snowshoe
        1,857
        Trails Downhill Ski
        44
        Trails Backcountry Ski
        7
        Trails Nordic Ski
        5,041
        Total Distance
        7,338 miles
        Total Descent
        291,040 ft
        Total Vertical
        904 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        1,225 ft
        Reports
        40,843
        Photos
        2,938
        Completed Counter
        199,309
        Sub Regions

        Popular Illinois Mountain Biking Trails

        4
        Bullwhip (YELLOW)
        • 100 ★ 4.2 • 4,997 ft • 29 ft • 1,059 •
        features several bermed turns as the trail climbs from the lot toward the orange multi-track.
        15
        3 Ravines (ORANGE)
        • 100 ★ 4.7 • 4,862 ft • 64 ft • 1,089 •
        Three Ravines is an exhilarating downhill eastbound and a challenging (yet rewarding) climb westbound. As implied, the trail crosses three ravines, each with it's own personality.
        5
        One Day (ORANGE)
        • 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,084 ft • 35 ft • 1,004 •
        features a creek crossing and a series of short switchbacks past an old foundation and cistern. The trail is named because it only took to build!
        1
        Hickory Smoked (YELLOW)
        • 100 ★ 4.0 • 2,224 ft • 48 ft • 1,039 •
        features a few creek crossings which are usually dry but can be wet and slick if there have been recent rains. Be sure to call out blind corners (especially near the fast downhill at the northern end) as the vegetation can reduce...
        3
        St. James (ORANGE)
        • 95 ★ 4.0 • 3,871 ft • 0 ft • 955 •
        is a very fast downhill ending with some heavy braking as you turn onto . Be sure to call out blind corners as visibility in some areas isn't ideal. Climbing 's triple decker climb is an exhausting but rewarding experience.
        8
        Gravity Cavity (ORANGE)
        • 95 ★ 4.9 • 2,106 ft • 0 ft • 944 •
        Fast downhill trail with optional drops and a logover at the end.
        Lakefront Trail Shared Use
        • 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,414 ft • 3 ft • 441 •
        Popular white difficulty paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 3 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
        13
        Maple Lake East (YELLOW)
        • 95 ★ 4.5 • 2,224 ft • 53 ft • 898 •
        descends from the parking lot of the same name. You will find some flowy downhill berms ending with a small tabletop to climb out. Be sure to call out blind corners as the vegetation can reduce visibility.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 98 rides
        Yesterday
        • 137 rides
        Past Week
        • 1,197 rides

        Illinois Mountain Bike Routes

        20
        Toto Loop Featured
        ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 163 ft • 7 • Loop •
        This is the beginner loop for Kinsey, one step in difficulty above Munchkinland.
        65
        Kinsey Endurance Challenge 2024 3 hour course
        ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 365 ft • 12 • Loop •
        Route details (note that the list from Trail Forks is a little wonky, this is the correct order of the...
        127
        Old Kinsey Park Mug-o-dirt route
        ★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 682 ft • 13 •
        The Mug-O-Dirt route has been updated for 2022 to include , the newest addition to the park! Start on and...
        144
        Kinsey Endurance Challenge 2024 12 & 6 hour route
        ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 872 ft • 21 • Loop •
        ***EDIT: THIS HAS BEEN CORRECTED***Note: In the trail list TF did something wonky. When finishing you will...
        7
        MudslingersEC SWK Long Loop
        ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 258 ft • 13 • Loop •
        8.6 mile route at Saw Wee See. This route includes an out and back on the road to include the hill near...
        116
        Whole Enchilada
        ★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 676 ft • 38 • Loop •
        This route encompasses the entire park with the exception of two small trail sections. There are two black...

        Photos of Illinois Mountain Bike

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        357 |
        Oct 2, 2012 @ 4:35pm
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        228 |
        Jul 16, 2014 @ 8:17am
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        1,477 |
        Jun 20, 2010 @ 12:24am
        Jun 20, 2010
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        771 |
        Sep 4, 2017 @ 11:30am
        Sep 4, 2017
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        63 |
        Jul 16, 2025 @ 1:30pm
        Jul 16, 2025
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        263 |
        Jul 10, 2021 @ 11:01pm
        Jul 10, 2021
        mtb
        708 |
        Jul 10, 2014 @ 2:03am
        Jul 10, 2014
        mtb
        503 |
        Dec 29, 2015 @ 11:38am
        Dec 29, 2015
        mtb
        625 |
        Jul 28, 2020 @ 3:08pm
        Jul 28, 2020
        mtb
        407 |
        May 24, 2020 @ 6:44pm
        May 24, 2020
        mtb
        77 |
        Oct 7, 2023 @ 5:56am
        Oct 7, 2023
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        123 |
        Aug 25, 2023 @ 6:49am
        Aug 25, 2023

        Videos of Illinois Mountain Bike

        featured KMBC 2019
        mtb
        2:10 | 141 | Jul 1, 2020
        featured Kickapoo Super D Train 2017
        mtb
        2:05 | 341 | Aug 22, 2017
        Ride
        mtb
        2:02 | 39 | Mar 29, 2026
        Raceway Woods Crash
        mtb
        0:21 | 49 | Jul 7, 2025
        Little Bonus
        mtb
        trail: Payday
        0:06 | 37 | Jun 21, 2025
        Launchpad drop
        mtb
        trail: Liftoff!
        0:08 | 34 | Jun 21, 2025
        Small green jump line
        mtb
        0:21 | 56 | Oct 18, 2023
        The Painted Quarry
        mtb
        trail: XX (RED)
        0:16 | 33 | Sep 18, 2023

        National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

        Activity Feed

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        Aug 22, 2026 @ 6:21am
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        Aug 21, 2026 @ 9:18am
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        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        jonco223reportSchrollsCleared
        Aug 19, 2026 @ 12:28pm
        3 days
        asspadtycoontrailMCT Goshen TrailVery nice trail system that keeps you isolated...
        Aug 6, 2026 @ 4:20am
        Aug 6, 2026
        jojosezletsgotrailCampground Trail (YELLOW / BLUE)I grew up in Chicago but now live near the...
        Jul 27, 2026 @ 5:30pm
        Jul 27, 2026
        nachoantonaccireportTrail 7Fixed.
        Jul 14, 2026 @ 3:52pm
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        Jul 8, 2026 @ 3:10pm
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        Local Badges

        Bike & Skill Parks

        nametypecityrating
        Far Side Bike Parkbike parkHanover
        Farside Bike Park @ Chestnut Mountain Resortskill parkGalena
        The Garden Dirt Jumpsskill parkChicago
        Salt Creek dirtjumpsskill parkVilla Park
        Archview MX Parkskill parkFairview Heights

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
        Mountain Bike11,7245,345 miles172,966 ft1,626 miles715 ft
        		#232,81140,703126279,202
        E-Bike7,4262,980 miles70,194 ft819 miles689 ft
        		#12913,001205,013
        Gravel Bike12,7604,908 miles121,260 ft1,419 miles902 ft
        		#788,550143,530
        Adaptive Bike3,3031,444 miles27,159 ft394 miles568 ft
        		#912,209197
        Winter Fat Bike347273 miles9,265 ft95 miles568 ft
        		#3527,149244
        Horse2,7821,770 miles111,690 ft679 miles699 ft
        		#153,260365
        Hike16,9947,224 miles284,262 ft2,261 miles906 ft
        		#138039,44310314,520
        Trail Running14,4126,236 miles221,621 ft1,898 miles719 ft
        		#161637,9652717,663
        Dirtbike/Moto12 miles7 ft522 ft364 ft
        		#502,25643
        Observed Trials21,578 ft266 ft69 ft
        		#3481232
        ATV/ORV/OHV32 miles112 ft4,180 ft151 ft
        		#4832,26672
        Snowmobile313280 miles3,927 ft72 miles604 ft
        		#2514851
        Snowshoe1,857749 miles20,745 ft215 miles620 ft
        		#245601138
        Downhill Ski447 miles2,927 ft5 miles390 ft
        		#341,188381
        Backcountry Ski74 miles256 ft2 miles95 ft
        		#4045160
        Nordic Ski5,0411,765 miles52,612 ft499 miles650 ft
        		#8854441
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