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2,313 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:03:46
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
593 ft
Altitude min
608 ft
Altitude max
594 ft
Altitude start
600 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-7.8%
Grade max
7.3%
Grade min
827 ft
Distance climb
751 ft
Distance down
650 ft
Distance flat
00:03:46
Avg time

Colossus (BLUE) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Saw Wee Kee Park
    Oswego, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #38922 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99066 in Trail Running
    • #103138 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #133 in Mountain Biking · Illinois [+]
    • #665 in Trail Running
    • #875 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Oswegoland Park District

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AI Generated Description

Colossus (BLUE) is a 2,313 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Oswego Illinois. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 28 ft blue climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 86 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 568 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      1 Review & Comments

      johnisakson7
      Very dry, some rocks are loose so keep an eye out. The creek crossing is low, but you do not want to fall in, it’s all algae. Still super fun though

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Colossus (BLUE) located?
      Colossus (BLUE) is located in Saw Wee Kee Park, Oswego, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Saw Wee Kee Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.65842, -88.4091.
      ▼ How hard is Colossus (BLUE)?
      Colossus (BLUE) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Colossus (BLUE)?
      Colossus (BLUE) has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 593 ft to 608 ft.
      ▼ Is Colossus (BLUE) a point to point trail?
      Colossus (BLUE) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Colossus (BLUE)?
      Colossus (BLUE) is 2,313 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Colossus (BLUE)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Colossus (BLUE). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Colossus (BLUE)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Colossus (BLUE) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Colossus (BLUE)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Colossus (BLUE). The trail is 2,313 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Colossus (BLUE)?
      Colossus (BLUE) is a very popular trail. There have been 2,718 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,460 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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