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 less 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: 4 trails (newest: Apr 11, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    25 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 38 min
  • Altitude min
    497 ft
  • Altitude start
    649 ft
  • Altitude end
    650 ft
  • Climb
    2,835 ft
  • Descent
    -2,835 ft
  • Grade max
    -53%
  • Grade min
    30.6%
  • Distance climb
    10 miles
  • Distance down
    10 miles
  • Distance flat
    5 miles

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Trails in Route

Cliff Trail1 mile
Alt Kevlar13 ft
Kevlar728 ft
Archery range1,099 ft
Archery range1,250 ft
Chickenhawk52 ft
Rollercoasters1,152 ft
Flying W59 ft
Rapido3,258 ft
Chickenhawk39 ft
Spine2 miles
Yellow23 ft
Cliff Trail
Yellow266 ft
White614 ft
Connector623 ft
Flying W13 ft
Prairie Crossing607 ft
Scott's extension2,487 ft
Tube20 ft
Tarpaper1,870 ft
4.2,129 ft
5.2 miles
Trail 6322 ft
Trail 692 ft
Trail 6151 ft
Trail 6476 ft
Trail 6299 ft
Trail 1 Connector361 ft
Trail 12,096 ft
Trail 23,419 ft
Trail 152 ft
Trail 1 Connector102 ft
Fireroad4,534 ft
Trail 1 Connector259 ft
Trail 6623 ft
5.2 miles
4.2,129 ft
4a2,290 ft
Trail 41 mile
Trail 3A1,765 ft
Trail 33 miles
Trail 3A1,765 ft
Trail 41 mile
4a2,290 ft

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  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Ridelogs
    4
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