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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
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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
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #74299 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37005 in Hiking
  • 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.
Trail Supporters
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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 14 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 162 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 775 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Very Dry
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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  • Snow Groomed
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  • Snow Covered
  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
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  • Variable
  • Ideal
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  • Very Dry
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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 2,712 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,711 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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