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1.1 miles
Distance
210 ft
Climb
-204 ft
Descent
00:09:11
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
577 ft
Altitude min
694 ft
Altitude max
686 ft
Altitude start
696 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-50.7%
Grade max
22.4%
Grade min
2,431 ft
Distance climb
2,096 ft
Distance down
1,483 ft
Distance flat
00:09:11
Avg time
Heaven & Hell Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKickapoo State Recreation Area
Danville, Illinois -
AKApart of this trail was formerly "Nirvana"
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyWhite (1 vote)
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking#9410 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump
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Land OwnerIDNR
A fast steep section that ends with a jump and then wanders through the bottoms before a long climb.
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Kickapoo Mountain Bike Club
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 37 miles average
6 Months
- 8 rides
- 21 miles avg distance
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- 220 rides
- Last: Jul 12, 2026
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Directions to heaven--hell trailhead
(40.166560, -87.728560)
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Routes with this trail
★ 4.5 • 9 miles • 682 ft • 20 • Loop •
This loop links together trails 2-9 for a challenging, but enjoyable loop.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heaven & Hell
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Where is Heaven & Hell located?
Heaven & Hell is located in Kickapoo State Recreation Area, Danville, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Kickapoo State Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.16656, -87.72856.
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How hard is Heaven & Hell?
Heaven & Hell is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Heaven & Hell?
Heaven & Hell has 210 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 204 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 577 ft to 694 ft.
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Is Heaven & Hell a point to point trail?
Yes, Heaven & Hell is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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