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Trail Ridden Direction
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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
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SaveWheaton trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Nordic Skiing, Adaptive Biking and Horseback. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes lakes and meadows. Common trail features include boardwalks. Amenities include water sources. Popular destinations include Danada Forest Preserve, Northside Park and Herrick Lake Preserve.
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
152 trails
- E-Bike
99 trails
- Adaptive Bike
37 trails
- Horse
26 trails
- Hike
198 trails
- Trail Running
198 trails
- Nordic Ski
53 trails
Region Details
- 144
- 8
Region Status
Open as of Apr 17, 2025Stats
- Trails (view details)
- 204
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 152
- Trails E-Bike
- 99
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 186
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 37
- Trails Horse
- 26
- Trails Hike
- 198
- Trails Trail Running
- 198
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 53
- Total Distance
- 66 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 21 miles
- Total Descent
- 800 ft
- Total Vertical
- 113 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 789 ft
- Reports
- 19
- Photos
- 4
- Completed Counter
- 1,943
Sub Regions
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Atten Park
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Briar Patch Park
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Graf Park
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Herrick Lake Preserve
- 2
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Hoffman Park
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Lincoln Marsh
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Northside Park
- 2
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Seven Gables Park
Popular Wheaton Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 463 ft • 0 ft • 43 •
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 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,161 ft • 0 ft • 6 • • hike
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,594 ft • 15 ft • 3 • • hike
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1,568 ft • 11 ft • 2 • • hike
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 390 ft • 0 ft • 1 •
Less popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 52 ft • 0 ft •
Less popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
Photos of Wheaton Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Danada - Herrick Lake Regional Trail | Apr 8, 2025 @ 2:07pm Apr 8, 2025 | Ideal | fatbikeexplorer | ||
| Illinois Prairie Path - Elgin Branch | Apr 8, 2025 @ 2:07pm Apr 8, 2025 | Ideal | fatbikeexplorer | ||
| IPP Connector | Apr 8, 2025 @ 2:07pm Apr 8, 2025 | Ideal | fatbikeexplorer | ||
| Illinois Prairie Path - Elgin Branch | Sep 21, 2024 @ 8:27am Sep 21, 2024 | Ideal | PPMTBiker | ||
| Danada - Herrick Lake Regional Trail | Sep 20, 2024 @ 5:07pm Sep 20, 2024 | Ideal | fatbikeexplorer | ||
| Butterfield Road Sidepath | Sep 5, 2024 @ 5:47pm Sep 5, 2024 | Ideal | fatbikeexplorer | ||
| Danada - Herrick Lake Regional Trail | Sep 5, 2024 @ 5:47pm Sep 5, 2024 | Ideal | fatbikeexplorer | ||
| Northside Trail | Aug 10, 2024 @ 4:06am Aug 10, 2024 | Ideal | fatbikeexplorer | ||
| Northside Trail | Aug 10, 2024 @ 4:06am Aug 10, 2024 | Ideal | fatbikeexplorer | ||
| Northside Park Path | Aug 10, 2024 @ 4:06am Aug 10, 2024 | Ideal | fatbikeexplorer |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WeeeWooo | wishlist | trail | activity #104811928 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 5:58pm Sep 28, 2026 |
| SamYAhkXB | comment | trail | activity #98549407 | Jul 5, 2026 @ 6:11pm Jul 5, 2026 |
| tedmfrankel | wishlist | trail | activity #94605422 | May 12, 2026 @ 7:54pm May 12, 2026 |
| tedmfrankel | wishlist | trail | activity #94605413 | May 12, 2026 @ 7:54pm May 12, 2026 |
| markholloway | update | trail | activity #85588838 and 4 more | Dec 15, 2025 @ 4:32pm Dec 15, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | E bikes are absolutely allowed on the Illinois... | Jul 5, 2026 @ 6:11pm Jul 5, 2026 |
Local Badges
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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 | 152 | 55 miles | 653 ft | 19 miles | 112 ft | #11,489 | #66 | 4 | 19 | 1,010 | ||
| E-Bike | 99 | 20 miles | 302 ft | 4 miles | 66 ft | #4,263 | #49 | 19 | 9 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 186 | 61 miles | 663 ft | 19 miles | 112 ft | 65 | ||||||
| Adaptive Bike | 37 | 41 miles | 427 ft | 16 miles | 112 ft | #2,122 | #9 | 9 | ||||
| Horse | 26 | 16 miles | 210 ft | 4 miles | 105 ft | #2,313 | #46 | |||||
| Hike | 198 | 62 miles | 728 ft | 20 miles | 112 ft | #2,765 | #20 | 19 | 34 | |||
| Trail Running | 198 | 62 miles | 728 ft | 20 miles | 112 ft | #2,729 | #13 | 19 | 179 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 53 | 26 miles | 338 ft | 7 miles | 105 ft | #812 | #17 | 23 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Wheaton?
Wheaton has 9 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Wheaton?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Wheaton are:
- Herrick Lake Cabin Connector (0/5)
- Regional Trail Connector (0/5)
- Exercise Track (0/5)
- Nature Trail (0/5)
- Nature Trail (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Wheaton?
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What is the longest trail in Wheaton?
The longest trail in Wheaton is Nature Trail at 1,594 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Wheaton?
The best hiking trails in Wheaton are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Wheaton?
The best trail running trails in Wheaton are:
- Regional Trail Connector
- mowed Grass Path
- Mowed Grass Path
- Danada - Herrick Lake Connector Trail
- Mowed Grass Path
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How many trails are in Wheaton?
Wheaton has a total of 204 trails. Of those, 152 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Wheaton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Wheaton?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Wheaton is Nature Trail with 15 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Wheaton?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Wheaton is Nature Trail with 11 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Wheaton?
Wheaton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Wheaton?
The following bike services are available in Wheaton:
- Trail Association (4)
- Bike Shop (2)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Wheaton?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Wheaton is Herrick Lake Cabin Connector with an average grade of 1.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Wheaton?
The overall region status for Wheaton is Clear / Green. Out of 13 trails:
- Clear / Green: 12
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Wheaton?
Yes, Wheaton supports e-bike riding. There are 11 trails in Wheaton 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 Wheaton?
The most popular Strava segments in Wheaton are:
- Jewel to Lincoln (7,835 athletes)
- Prairie Path To Stoplight (7,324 athletes)
- Smith-Army Trail (5,992 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Wheaton?
Yes, there are 37 accessible/adaptive trails in Wheaton. View all adaptive trails in Wheaton for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Wheaton?
There are 4 local clubs or associations listed in the Wheaton directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Wheaton?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Wheaton are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Wheaton?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Wheaton are:
- Herrick Lake Cabin Connector (0/5)
- Regional Trail Connector (0/5)
- Nature Trail (0/5)
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