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1,018 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:01:48
Avg time
26 ft
Altitude change
817 ft
Altitude min
843 ft
Altitude max
817 ft
Altitude start
843 ft
Altitude end
2.546%
Grade
-3.85%
Grade max
12.788%
Grade min
414 ft
Distance climb
271 ft
Distance down
206 ft
Distance flat
00:01:48
Avg time

Capt' Hook Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rock Cut State Park
    Rockford, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96323 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73650 in Trail Running
    • #85810 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Illinois DNR

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AI Generated Description

Capt' Hook is a 1,018 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Rockford Illinois. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 28 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 225 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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Avg: 3.49 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Capt' Hook located?
      Capt' Hook is located in Rock Cut State Park, Rockford, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Rock Cut State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.35019, -88.99576.
      ▼ How hard is Capt' Hook?
      Capt' Hook is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.546%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Capt' Hook?
      Capt' Hook has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 817 ft to 843 ft.
      ▼ Is Capt' Hook a point to point trail?
      Capt' Hook is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Capt' Hook?
      Capt' Hook is 1,018 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Capt' Hook?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Capt' Hook. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Capt' Hook? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Capt' Hook are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Capt' Hook?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Capt' Hook. The trail is 1,018 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Capt' Hook?
      Capt' Hook is a very popular trail. There have been 1,411 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,546 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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