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2,608 ft
Distance
-74 ft
Descent
00:03:27
Avg time
-74 ft
Altitude change
626 ft
Altitude min
701 ft
Altitude max
700 ft
Altitude start
627 ft
Altitude end
-2.8%
Grade
-12.2%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
105 ft
Distance climb
1,430 ft
Distance down
1,070 ft
Distance flat
00:03:27
Avg time

Back Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Farmdale Reservoir
    East Peoria, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75759 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93297 in Trail Running
    • #140211 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #261 in Mountain Biking · Illinois [+]
    • #639 in Trail Running
    • #1,009 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Back Trail is a 2,608 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near East Peoria Illinois. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 115 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 773 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Back Trail Trail Reports

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Aug 3, 2026 @ 4:26pm (America/Chicago)
Aug 3, 2026
Jul 22, 2026 @ 4:40pm (America/Chicago)
Jul 22, 2026
Oct 20, 2025 @ 10:05am (America/Chicago)
Oct 20, 2025
A large tree is down across the trail at the north end, near the intersection with "Borneo". It can be walked over.
Mar 12, 2025 @ 9:46am
Mar 12, 2025
Feb 24, 2025 @ 5:22am
Feb 24, 2025
Please do not ride muddy trails.
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Status:
on Aug 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to back-trail trailhead (40.674570, -89.480720)

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      Farmdale Reservoir MTB trail - 'Back Trail' up...
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      4:54 | 194 | Oct 21, 2025 , East Peoria
      Farmdale Reservoir MTB trail - 'Back Trail'...
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      3:10 | 191 | Oct 21, 2025 , East Peoria

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Back Trail located?
      Back Trail is located in Farmdale Reservoir, East Peoria, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Farmdale Reservoir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.67457, -89.48072.
      ▼ How hard is Back Trail?
      Back Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Back Trail?
      The trail has 74 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 626 ft to 701 ft.
      ▼ Is Back Trail a point to point trail?
      Back Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Back Trail?
      Back Trail is 2,608 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Back Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Back Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Back Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Back Trail. The trail is 2,608 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Back Trail?
      Back Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 3,650 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,482 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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