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      Marshall trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running and Winter Fat Biking. Common trail features include bridges. Popular destinations include Fay Pickering Memorial Trails @ Mill Creek Park, Lincoln Trail State Park and Martinsville Ridgelawn Biking and Hiking Trails.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 25, 2026

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      13
      Trails Mountain Bike
      12
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      3
      Trails Hike
      13
      Trails Trail Running
      9
      Total Distance
      17 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      5 miles
      Total Descent
      1,274 ft
      Total Vertical
      123 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      647 ft
      Reports
      235
      Photos
      44
      Completed Counter
      596

      Popular Marshall Mountain Biking Trails

      • 60 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 335 ft • 104 •
      is an intermediate trail that winds through old growth forests alongside Mill Creek Lake. Sections of this re bench cut into the sides of steep hills that provide amazing views of the lake...along with some fantastic riding. The loop...
      • 100 ★ 4.5 • 1,627 ft • 0 ft • 99 •
      This is a gravel trail across a dam, connecting the main trailhead and parking with the Loop.
      • 65 ★ 4.7 • 3 miles • 335 ft • 98 •
      ranges anywhere from easy to difficult depending how it is ridden. There are a couple of long and steep climbs (for Illinois) on the southeast side of this loop. If this trail is ridden as an out and back to these climbs, then this...
      • 75 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 164 ft • 82 •
      From , follows along the contours of many lake inlets and ravines and offers gorgeous views of Mill Creek Lake. Just under a mile from its beginning, takes riders along some switchbacks and down to lake level. Riders climb out, and...
      • 95 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 140 ft • 76 •
      Follow the cut grass north from the parking area to the beginning of the trailhead. The bi-directional loop winds along gullies and the shores of Mill Creek Lake for 2.5 miles and has occasional rocks and roots, but generally flows....
      • 80 ★ 4.8 • 4,970 ft • 72 ft • 73 •
      is a short one mile loop that really represents what the rest of the trail system has to offer. There are some short yet challenging climbs, along with a few technical switchbacks on the south edge of this trail.
      • 50 ★ 5.0 • 213 ft • 0 ft • 22 •
      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. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 117 ft • 11 •
      Martinsville Ridgelawn biking trail is a beginner/ intermediate single track biking and hiking trail approximately 4 miles in length located on the east edge of Martinsville. Trail will be open to the public for use for biking and...

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      Marshall Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 647 ft • 6 • Loop •
      The Fay Pickering Memorial Trails consist of four loops that wind through old growth forests alongside...

      Photos of Marshall Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Marshall Mountain Bike

      'Fenceline' section of Trail B
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      727 | Aug 21, 2017 , Marshall
      Rory Runs Trail B with Julia and Bucksaw
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      532 | Aug 21, 2017 , Marshall

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      Recent Comments

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      seb-kempreportBig KahunaThank you Ben (and Chief Stick Officer)
      Jun 26, 2020 @ 4:52pm
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      steamtrainreportBig KahunaHand saw should do the trick
      Jun 26, 2020 @ 2:15pm
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      aarony44reportTrail BFenceline section is covered in water
      Mar 23, 2019 @ 5:44am
      Mar 23, 2019

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike1217 miles1,257 ft5 miles125 ft
      #4,975#1,660412351790
      E-Bike14 miles118 ft1 mile26 ft
      2016
      Winter Fat Bike37 miles617 ft2 miles89 ft
      #3,566#1,01536
      Hike1317 miles1,273 ft5 miles125 ft
      #9,769#3,400323529
      Trail Running915 miles1,138 ft4 miles89 ft
      #10,460#3,56223521

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Marshall?
      Marshall has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Marshall?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Marshall are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Marshall?
      There are 3 parking locations listed in Marshall. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Marshall?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Marshall?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Marshall?
      ▼ How many trails are in Marshall?
      Marshall has a total of 13 trails. Of those, 12 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Marshall to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Marshall?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Marshall is Trail C with 335 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Marshall?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Marshall is Trail B with 339 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Marshall?
      Marshall supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Marshall?
      The following bike services are available in Marshall:
      • Trail Association (1)
      Browse the full Marshall directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Marshall?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Marshall is Sand Ford Nature Trail with an average grade of 1.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Marshall?
      The overall region status for Marshall is Clear / Green. Out of 8 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 8
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Marshall?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Marshall:
      • Ideal: 6 trails
      Check the Marshall trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Marshall?
      There are 1 trails in Marshall that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Marshall?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Marshall are: View all mountain biking routes in Marshall.
      ▼ What are the top sights to see in Marshall?
      There are 2 notable sights in Marshall. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Marshall.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Marshall?
      The most popular Strava segments in Marshall are:
      • Lake Shore Drive (647 athletes)
      • shish kebab alley (489 athletes)
      • D as of 91117 (484 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Marshall.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Marshall?
      There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Marshall directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Marshall?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Marshall?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Marshall are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Marshall.
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