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1,322 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:02:01
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
659 ft
Altitude min
678 ft
Altitude max
669 ft
Altitude start
679 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-7.5%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
404 ft
Distance climb
282 ft
Distance down
633 ft
Distance flat
00:02:01
Avg time

Cheez Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Farmdale Reservoir
    East Peoria, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #194311 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110017 in Trail Running
    • #147166 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #547 in Mountain Biking · Illinois [+]
    • #727 in Trail Running
    • #1,034 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

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AI Generated Description

Cheez is a 1,322 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near East Peoria Illinois. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. It features bridge. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Bridges
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 120 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 523 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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Cheez Trail Reports

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Aug 3, 2026 @ 4:25pm (America/Chicago)
Aug 3, 2026
Jul 7, 2026 @ 2:47pm (America/Chicago)
Jul 7, 2026
A tree branch across the trail
Jul 1, 2026 @ 8:22am (America/Chicago)
Jul 1, 2026
A couple of spots where tree limbs are across the trail.
Jun 23, 2026 @ 10:51am (America/Chicago)
Jun 23, 2026
 Should be relatively easy to clear this
Jun 20, 2026 @ 11:39am (America/Chicago)
Jun 20, 2026
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on Aug 3, 2026
Ideal
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      Directions to cheez trailhead (40.668110, -89.495200)
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      Oct 22, 2025 @ 1:43pm
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      Jul 3, 2026 @ 10:15am
      Jul 3, 2026

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      Farmdale Reservoir MTB trail - 'Cheez', W to E
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      0:56 | 187 | Oct 22, 2025 , East Peoria

      Routes with this trail

      176
      PAMBA MOD 2025-Farmdale
      9 miles • 459 ft • 16 •
      Start in the lot taking Lower Dam to Farmdale Dam into Mike and Dons, take Cheese to Roy-L, then Eagle...

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cheez located?
      Cheez 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 40.66811, -89.4952.
      ▼ How hard is Cheez?
      Cheez is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cheez?
      Cheez has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 659 ft to 678 ft.
      ▼ Is Cheez a point to point trail?
      Cheez is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cheez?
      Cheez is 1,322 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cheez?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cheez. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cheez? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cheez are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cheez?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Cheez. The trail is 1,322 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cheez?
      Cheez is a very popular trail. There have been 1,325 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,072 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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