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      Springfield 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, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Scenery includes creeks and meadows. Common trail features include jumps, skinnies and bridges. Amenities include water sources and restrooms. Popular destinations include Lake Trails, Gurgens / Carpenter Park and Lewis Park & Trails.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 12, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      52
      Trails Mountain Bike
      47
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Gravel Bike
      32
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      14
      Trails Hike
      50
      Trails Trail Running
      47
      Total Distance
      47 miles
      Total Descent
      961 ft
      Total Vertical
      103 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      617 ft
      Reports
      102
      Photos
      55
      Completed Counter
      718

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      Popular Springfield Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 4.8 • 1 mile • 40 ft • 55 •
      Lick Creek is an out and back trail (~1.2mi each way) that can be pinned from end to end, or slow it down to play on the growing number of trail features. It has ~10 berms between to sections that let you rail some corners, and a...
      • 95 ★ 4.8 • 1 mile • 123 ft • 49 •
      The Cemetery Loop of the Lake Trail System is a quality mix of everything. From short, but fun, descents to semi-technical climbs, and a bit this and that. This loop is fairly small, but has many connectors that allow riders to mix and...
      • 95 ★ 4.8 • 1 mile • 48 ft • 46 •
      Polecat is accessed by crossing Lick Creek to the Chatham bike path, turning right (head south) for about a 1/4 or so miles. You'll reach a information sign on your right with a sort of steep shoot that leads up to the trail entrance....
      • 100 ★ 3.0 • 441 ft • 6 ft • 41 •
      This is a short connector trail from Mid-Line Crisis West to the Northern portion of the Cemetery Loop that has 4 small, but fun jumps. This is a ONE WAY TRAIL ONLY.
      • 90 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 98 ft • 40 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 98 ft green climb. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 85 ★ 5.0 • 1,926 ft • 70 ft • 39 •
      Mid-Line Crisis is composed of one main trail that leaves the Cemetery Loop on the South end right near the Cemetery, and diverges into 2 mid-line trail variations that take you back to the Northern parts of the Cemetery Loop.This...
      • 90 ★ 5.0 • 1,174 ft • 29 ft • 36 •
      Highline is the old outer loop of Cemetery's most Northern segment. This is now a connector trail that links you to the Mid-Line Crisis East and Mid-Line Crisis West, as well as linking to Jump to Conclusion and Creekside Bench Cut trails.
      • 90 ★ 0.0 • 4,665 ft • 36 ft • 26 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Photos of Springfield Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Springfield Mountain Bike

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      Recent Trail Reports

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      Genesis - Outer Loop
      Aug 12, 2026 @ 7:23am (America/Chicago)
      Aug 12, 2026
      IdealSlightly tacky in some places; dusty in...ScottyJ3He2
      Lick Creek
      Jun 13, 2024 @ 1:31am
      Jun 13, 2024
      VariableSmall tree across track (can ride over)luenwarneke
      Polecat Creek Trail
      Jun 13, 2024 @ 1:31am
      Jun 13, 2024
      Variableluenwarneke
      Jump to Conclusion
      Jun 13, 2024 @ 1:31am
      Jun 13, 2024
      Variableluenwarneke
      Cemetery Loop
      Jun 13, 2024 @ 1:31am
      Jun 13, 2024
      Variableluenwarneke
      Fishing Line
      Jun 13, 2024 @ 11:17am
      Jun 13, 2024
      VariableLarge tree down across trail, blocking trailluenwarneke
      Mid-Line Crisis East
      Feb 3, 2024 @ 2:11am
      Feb 3, 2024
      Variablejust finebsc55
      Interurban Trail
      Nov 24, 2023 @ 4:34am
      Nov 24, 2023
      Idealtotally leaf covered but try and pretty fast.bsc55
      Highline
      Nov 24, 2023 @ 4:34am
      Nov 24, 2023
      Idealleaves blown onbsc55
      Sangamon Valley Trail
      Sep 29, 2020 @ 2:57pm
      Sep 29, 2020
      IdealCoronaNewb

      Activity Feed

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      Recent Comments

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      KriglochreportPolecat Creek TrailDry but be on the lookout for walnuts
      Oct 3, 2017 @ 9:48am
      Oct 3, 2017

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike4746 miles961 ft17 miles102 ft
      #4,033#16541023,120
      E-Bike16 miles49 ft3 miles36 ft
      9714
      Gravel Bike3239 miles394 ft14 miles102 ft
      #2,009#443
      Adaptive Bike1428 miles312 ft10 miles102 ft
      #2,970#164
      Hike5047 miles961 ft17 miles102 ft
      #5,508#78110274
      Trail Running4746 miles961 ft17 miles102 ft
      #4,848#50102739

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Springfield?
      Springfield has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Springfield?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Springfield are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Springfield?
      There are 12 parking locations listed in Springfield. 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 Springfield?
      The longest trail in Springfield is Genesis - Outer Loop at 1.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Springfield?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Springfield?
      ▼ How many trails are in Springfield?
      Springfield has a total of 52 trails. Of those, 47 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Springfield to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Springfield?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Springfield is Cemetery Loop with 123 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Springfield?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Springfield is Cemetery Loop with 100 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Springfield?
      Springfield supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Springfield?
      The following bike services are available in Springfield:
      • Trail Association (2)
      • Land Managers (1)
      Browse the full Springfield directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Springfield?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Springfield is Highline with an average grade of 1.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Springfield?
      The overall region status for Springfield is Clear / Green. Out of 13 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 11
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Springfield?
      The most popular Strava segments in Springfield are:
      • I-72 Bridge Hill (2,017 athletes)
      • Woodside Segment 1 (1,930 athletes)
      • Crash Bender's Speedway Segment (1,852 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Springfield.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Springfield?
      There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Springfield. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Springfield.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Springfield?
      Yes, there are 14 accessible/adaptive trails in Springfield. View all adaptive trails in Springfield for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Springfield?
      There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Springfield directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Springfield?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Springfield?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Springfield are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Springfield.
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