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1.6 miles
Distance
98 ft
Climb
-99 ft
Descent
00:12:17
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
556 ft
Altitude min
593 ft
Altitude max
583 ft
Altitude start
581 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-12.2%
Grade max
13.2%
Grade min
2,300 ft
Distance climb
2,083 ft
Distance down
3,990 ft
Distance flat
00:12:17
Avg time

Genesis - Outer Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lewis Park & Trails
    Springfield, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65832 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58636 in Trail Running
    • #100888 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #233 in Mountain Biking · Illinois [+]
    • #475 in Trail Running
    • #857 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Lewis Memorial Acres Association

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AI Generated Description

Genesis - Outer Loop is a 2 mile popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Springfield Illinois. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 98 ft green climb. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Genesis - Outer Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 12, 2026 @ 7:23am (America/Chicago)
Aug 12, 2026
 Slightly tacky in some places; dusty in others. No obstructions. Good condition for riding!
May 25, 2019 @ 5:33am
May 25, 2019
May 23, 2016 @ 9:45pm
May 23, 2016
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Sep 23, 2015 @ 7:01am
Sep 23, 2015
 reporter Trail is dry and clear of debri. Some new trail work has been done to fix some problem areas and taken out some of the old jumps.
May 1, 2015 @ 9:55am
May 1, 2015
 Still grippy, but rain is coming soon.
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on Aug 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Genesis - Outer Loop located?
      Genesis - Outer Loop is located in Lewis Park & Trails, Springfield, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Lewis Park & Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.79603, -89.71797.
      ▼ How hard is Genesis - Outer Loop?
      Genesis - Outer Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Genesis - Outer Loop?
      Genesis - Outer Loop has 98 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 556 ft to 593 ft.
      ▼ Is Genesis - Outer Loop a point to point trail?
      Genesis - Outer Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Genesis - Outer Loop?
      Genesis - Outer Loop is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Genesis - Outer Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Genesis - Outer Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Genesis - Outer Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Genesis - Outer Loop are:
      • September (8 activities)
      • August (6 activities)
      • October (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Genesis - Outer Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Genesis - Outer Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Genesis - Outer Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Genesis - Outer Loop. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Genesis - Outer Loop?
      Genesis - Outer Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 857 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,417 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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