more stats
879 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:00:56
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
733 ft
Altitude min
741 ft
Altitude max
733 ft
Altitude start
738 ft
Altitude end
0.634%
Grade
-1.879%
Grade max
5.14%
Grade min
467 ft
Distance climb
377 ft
Distance down
35 ft
Distance flat
00:00:56
Avg time

Dynamite Connector Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Palos Forest Preserve
    Willow Springs, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 45 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #77094 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47973 in Trail Running
    • #46515 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Forest Preserve District of Cook County

A short trail connecting Old Argonne with Psycho Path, Dynamite Road, and 3 Ravines.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 90 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 751 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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on Aug 8, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dynamite Connector located?
      Dynamite Connector is located in Palos Forest Preserve, Willow Springs, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Palos Forest Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.70305, -87.91523.
      ▼ How hard is Dynamite Connector?
      Dynamite Connector is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.634%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dynamite Connector?
      Dynamite Connector has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 733 ft to 741 ft.
      ▼ Is Dynamite Connector a point to point trail?
      Dynamite Connector is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dynamite Connector?
      Dynamite Connector is 879 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dynamite Connector?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dynamite Connector. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Dynamite Connector? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dynamite Connector are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dynamite Connector?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Dynamite Connector. The trail is 879 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dynamite Connector?
      Dynamite Connector is a very popular trail. There have been 2,989 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,223 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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