more stats
2,457 ft
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:02:40
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
610 ft
Altitude min
651 ft
Altitude max
640 ft
Altitude start
650 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-15.7%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
1,260 ft
Distance climb
712 ft
Distance down
449 ft
Distance flat
00:02:40
Avg time

4a Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Independence Park
    Marquette Heights, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #185662 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #132710 in E-Biking
    • #108579 in Trail Running
    • #139547 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #509 in Mountain Biking · Illinois [+]
    • #180 in E-Biking
    • #719 in Trail Running
    • #1,008 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Pekin Park district

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AI Generated Description

4a is a 2,457 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Marquette Heights Illinois. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 31 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 430 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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      Directions to 4a trailhead (40.623420, -89.595160)
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      Sep 4, 2025 @ 8:51am
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      Sep 4, 2025 @ 8:51am
      Sep 4, 2025

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      Independence Park MTB trail - '4A'
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      3:55 | 145 | Sep 4, 2025 , Marquette Heights

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      Figure 8 loop
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      Pekin Loop
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 4a located?
      4a is located in Independence Park, Marquette Heights, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Independence Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.62342, -89.59516.
      ▼ How hard is 4a?
      4a is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 4a?
      4a has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 610 ft to 651 ft.
      ▼ Is 4a a point to point trail?
      4a is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 4a?
      4a is 2,457 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 4a?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 4a. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 4a?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 4a are:
      • October (23 activities)
      • July (20 activities)
      • September (20 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access 4a? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 4a are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 4a?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride 4a. The trail is 2,457 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 4a?
      4a is a very popular trail. There have been 2,723 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,252 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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