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1,112 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:01:06
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
688 ft
Altitude min
702 ft
Altitude max
702 ft
Altitude start
699 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-5.5%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
482 ft
Distance climb
427 ft
Distance down
203 ft
Distance flat
00:01:06
Avg time

Grass Hill 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
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 60 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #68769 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #350326 in Trail Running
    • #139533 in Hiking
    • #22939 in Horseback
    • #20565 in Snowshoeing
    • #26103 in Nordic Skiing
    • #11000 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #6427 in Adaptive Biking
    • #4317 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #240 in Mountain Biking · Illinois [+]
    • #3,173 in Trail Running
    • #1,007 in Hiking
    • #792 in Horseback
    • #424 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,232 in Nordic Skiing
    • #34 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #14 in Adaptive Biking
    • #9 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Forest Preserve District of Cook County

A short but sweet trail with a couple of whoops you should be cautious with if you start at the north end.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
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Rollers

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 197 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 838 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
Status:
on Oct 28, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Grass Hill Connector located?
      Grass Hill 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 41.70641, -87.90111.
      ▼ How hard is Grass Hill Connector?
      Grass Hill Connector is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Grass Hill Connector?
      Grass Hill Connector has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 688 ft to 702 ft.
      ▼ Is Grass Hill Connector a point to point trail?
      Grass Hill Connector is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Grass Hill Connector?
      Grass Hill Connector is 1,112 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Grass Hill Connector?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Grass Hill Connector. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Grass Hill Connector? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Grass Hill Connector are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Grass Hill Connector?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Grass Hill Connector. The trail is 1,112 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Grass Hill Connector?
      Grass Hill Connector is a very popular trail. There have been 2,842 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,842 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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