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1,450 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:02:22
Avg time
32 ft
Altitude change
566 ft
Altitude min
601 ft
Altitude max
566 ft
Altitude start
597 ft
Altitude end
2.2%
Grade
-6%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
738 ft
Distance climb
213 ft
Distance down
423 ft
Distance flat
00:02:22
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Flying W Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Everett McKinley Dirksen Park
    Marquette Heights, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80864 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54049 in Trail Running
    • #18296 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Pekin Park District

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Flying W is a 1,450 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Marquette Heights Illinois. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles average
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  • 32 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,015 rides
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Aug 30, 2023
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Very Dry
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        Directions to flying-w trailhead (40.610370, -89.595490)

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        2:35 | 101 | Sep 10, 2025 , Marquette Heights

        Routes with this trail

        101
        Dirksen full route from archery range
        ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 902 ft • 19 •
        Full route for all Dirksen trails starting at .
        81
        Dirksen Loop from the back entrance
        6 miles • 673 ft • 20 • Loop •
        This loop starts at the back of the park. This is how you would enter when riding from Independence Park....
        36
        Running Deer Trail
        3 miles • 385 ft • 8 • Loop •
        This is the original Running Deer trail route from the Pekin Park District.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Flying W

        ▼ Where is Flying W located?
        Flying W is located in Everett McKinley Dirksen Park, Marquette Heights, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Everett McKinley Dirksen Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.61037, -89.59549.
        ▼ How hard is Flying W?
        Flying W is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flying W?
        Flying W has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 566 ft to 601 ft.
        ▼ Is Flying W a point to point trail?
        Flying W is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Flying W?
        Flying W is 1,450 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flying W?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Flying W. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Flying W?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Flying W are:
        • July (127 activities)
        • October (120 activities)
        • September (95 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Flying W? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flying W are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Flying W?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Flying W. The trail is 1,450 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Flying W?
        Flying W is a very popular trail. There have been 3,508 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,708 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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