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2.2 miles
Distance
140 ft
Climb
-139 ft
Descent
00:17:30
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
00:17:30
Avg time

AA (Easy A) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fay Pickering Memorial Trails @ Mill Creek Park
    Marshall, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #20777 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #87485 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2019

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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles average
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  • 5 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 55 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Mar 22, 2024 @ 2:48am
Mar 22, 2024
 Small tree down, easily ridden over
Sep 24, 2022 @ 1:13pm
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Aug 23, 2022 @ 5:46am
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Jul 21, 2022 @ 12:24pm
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Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About AA (Easy A)

        ▼ Where is AA (Easy A) located?
        AA (Easy A) is located in Fay Pickering Memorial Trails @ Mill Creek Park, Marshall, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Fay Pickering Memorial Trails @ Mill Creek Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.41115, -87.7936.
        ▼ How hard is AA (Easy A)?
        AA (Easy A) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for AA (Easy A)?
        AA (Easy A) has 140 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 139 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 610 ft to 638 ft.
        ▼ Is AA (Easy A) a point to point trail?
        AA (Easy A) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is AA (Easy A)?
        AA (Easy A) is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on AA (Easy A)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on AA (Easy A). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access AA (Easy A)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to AA (Easy A) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride AA (Easy A)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride AA (Easy A). The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is AA (Easy A)?
        AA (Easy A) is a very popular trail. There have been 270 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 539 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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