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25.1 miles
Distance
2,835 ft
Climb
-2,835 ft
Descent
693 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
497 ft
Altitude min
649 ft
Altitude start
650 ft
Altitude end
-53%
Grade max
30.6%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
10 miles
Distance down
5 miles
Distance flat
This is a loop around North Pekin. Enjoy.
Detailed Description
Pekin Loop is a 25 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Marquette Heights Illinois. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 52 trails. This route climbs 2,835 ft with a max elevation of 693 ft then descends -2,835 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Apr 6, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Apr 6, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance25 miles
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Avg time2 hr 38 min
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Altitude min497 ft
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Altitude start649 ft
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Altitude end650 ft
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Climb2,835 ft
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Descent-2,835 ft
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Grade max-53%
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Grade min30.6%
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Distance climb10 miles
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Distance down10 miles
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Distance flat5 miles
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Trails in Route
| 1 mile | |||||
| 13 ft | |||||
| 728 ft | |||||
| 1,099 ft | |||||
| 1,250 ft | |||||
| 52 ft | |||||
| 1,152 ft | |||||
| 59 ft | |||||
| 3,258 ft | |||||
| 39 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 23 ft | |||||
| 266 ft | |||||
| 614 ft | |||||
| 623 ft | |||||
| 13 ft | |||||
| 607 ft | |||||
| 2,487 ft | |||||
| 20 ft | |||||
| 1,870 ft | |||||
| 2,129 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 322 ft | |||||
| 92 ft | |||||
| 151 ft | |||||
| 476 ft | |||||
| 299 ft | |||||
| 361 ft | |||||
| 2,096 ft | |||||
| 3,419 ft | |||||
| 52 ft | |||||
| 102 ft | |||||
| 4,534 ft | |||||
| 259 ft | |||||
| 623 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 2,129 ft | |||||
| 2,290 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 1,765 ft | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 1,765 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 2,290 ft |
Details
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Independence Park MTB trails - Full intermediate (blue) trail loop, clockwise
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Independence Park MTB trails - Full intermediate (blue) trail loop, clockwise
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