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2.2 miles
Distance
140 ft
Climb
-139 ft
Descent
00:19:19
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
610 ft
Altitude min
638 ft
Altitude max
634 ft
Altitude start
633 ft
Altitude end
-10.7%
Grade max
11.4%
Grade min
2,959 ft
Distance climb
3,091 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:19:19
Avg time
AA (Easy A) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaFay Pickering Memorial Trails @ Mill Creek Park
Marshall, Illinois -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Winter Fat Biking
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Global Ranking#39054 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #354076 in Trail Running
- #342787 in Hiking
- #37583 in Winter Fat Biking
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State Ranking#135 in Mountain Biking · Illinois [+]
- #3,188 in Trail Running
- #4,484 in Hiking
- #95 in Winter Fat Biking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
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Year Opened2019
Follow the cut grass north from the parking area to the beginning of the trailhead. The bi-directional loop winds along gullies and the shores of Mill Creek Lake for 2.5 miles and has occasional rocks and roots, but generally flows. This trail was built wide in areas to accommodate NICA races, so it's ideal for beginners. Access this trail from the trailhead and parking at 18050-18332 N Hammer Rd., Marshall, IL 62441.
Access Info
Follow mowed perimeter north from parking area and main trailhead at 18050-18332 N Hammer Rd., Marshall, IL 62441.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 4 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 57 rides
- Last: Oct 13, 2026
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Nearby Trails
- Trail B Connector 207 ft
- Easy A Access 207 ft
- Trail A 213 ft
- Parking Access 262 ft
- North Hammer Road 2,720 ft
Fay Pickering Memorial Trails @ Mill Creek Park
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