Mountain Bike

9.5 miles

Distance

1,138 ft

Climb

-1,133 ft

Descent

694 ft

High Point

This is known as the figure 8 loop. Starts out primarily down hill with a couple short climbs. Trail 2 begins a long uphill / false flat section with only some small reprieve. Trail 4 is a good mix of fun downhill areas, long climbs and some rock lines with drops.

Detailed Description

Figure 8 loop is a 10 mile popular intermediate route located near Marquette Heights Illinois. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 20 trails. This route climbs 1,138 ft with a max elevation of 694 ft then descends -1,133 ft.

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1 Review & Comments

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heypoolboy PAMBA (Nov 24, 2017 at 4:36)

Trail 5.

This is the primary trailhead to start a lap @ Indy. It's a fun section of trail with a couple good but fairly short climbs to get you warmed up.

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Trails in Route

	5.				2 miles
	Trail 6				344 ft
	Trail 6				135 ft
	Trail 6				584 ft
	Trail 1 Connector				102 ft
	Trail 1				1 mile
	Trail 2				1,713 ft
	Trail 2A				1,732 ft
	Trail 2				2,402 ft
	Trail 3				1 mile
	Trail 3A				1,762 ft
	Trail 4				1 mile
	4a				2,287 ft
	4.				2,129 ft

Details

Riding area

Independence Park
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

395

More Stats for Figure 8 loop mountain bike route

Altitude min

498 ft
Altitude start

640 ft
Altitude end

646 ft
Grade max

-51.4%
Grade min

31.3%
Distance climb

4 miles
Distance down

4 miles
Distance flat

1 mile

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status	trail	date	condition	description
	4a	Oct 5, 2022 @ 8:21am Oct 5, 2022
	4.	Oct 5, 2022 @ 8:21am Oct 5, 2022
	Trail 3	Oct 5, 2022 @ 8:21am Oct 5, 2022
	Trail 3	Oct 5, 2022 @ 8:21am Oct 5, 2022
	Trail 4	Oct 4, 2022 @ 12:23pm Oct 4, 2022

Figure 8 loop route

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