more stats
984 ft
Distance
66 ft
Climb
00:01:18
Avg time
68 ft
Altitude change
534 ft
Altitude min
602 ft
Altitude max
534 ft
Altitude start
604 ft
Altitude end
6.9%
Grade
-1.3%
Grade max
20.7%
Grade min
761 ft
Distance climb
26 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:01:18
Avg time

Broomstick Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kinsey Park
    Peoria, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #241971 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73451 in E-Biking
    • #347807 in Trail Running
    • #138912 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #735 in Mountain Biking · Illinois [+]
    • #80 in E-Biking
    • #3,164 in Trail Running
    • #1,004 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Originally designated as a temporary trail, but due to popular demand, it will now be kept permanently. This trail is all uphill or all downhill, depending on which end you start from.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 32 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 170 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Broomstick Trail Reports

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Jun 22, 2025 @ 4:48am
Jun 22, 2025
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Jun 21, 2025 @ 5:48am
Jun 21, 2025
 reporter Endurance race all day. Trails are open but considering riding one of the other parks today.
Mar 12, 2025 @ 9:45am
Mar 12, 2025
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Feb 24, 2025 @ 5:17am
Feb 24, 2025
 reporter Closed until thawed.
May 11, 2024 @ 1:53pm
May 11, 2024
 Trails are good to go.
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      Directions to broomstick trailhead (40.750970, -89.713870)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Broomstick located?
      Broomstick is located in Kinsey Park, Peoria, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Kinsey Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.75097, -89.71387.
      ▼ How hard is Broomstick?
      Broomstick is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Broomstick?
      Broomstick has 66 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 534 ft to 602 ft.
      ▼ Is Broomstick a point to point trail?
      Broomstick is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Broomstick?
      Broomstick is 984 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Broomstick?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Broomstick. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Broomstick? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Broomstick are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Broomstick?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Broomstick. The trail is 984 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Broomstick?
      Broomstick is a moderately popular trail. There have been 651 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 840 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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