more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
210 ft
Climb
-204 ft
Descent
00:08:21
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
00:08:21
Avg time

Heaven & Hell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kickapoo State Recreation Area
    Danville, Illinois
  • AKA
    part of this trail was formerly "Nirvana"
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    White (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43033 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23894 in E-Biking
    • #115251 in Trail Running
    • #131426 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #154 in Mountain Biking · Illinois [+]
    • #42 in E-Biking
    • #749 in Trail Running
    • #987 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    IDNR

A fast steep section that ends with a jump and then wanders through the bottoms before a long climb.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 230 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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on Sep 3, 2026
Avg: 4.41 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to heaven--hell trailhead (40.166560, -87.728560)

      Photos

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      Nov 14, 2016 @ 5:21am
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      Nov 14, 2016 @ 5:21am
      Nov 14, 2016

      Videos

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      Kickapoo 15'
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      2:29 | 506 | Jun 26, 2016 , Danville
      H&H Down Preview
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      2:15 | 432 | Jun 16, 2016 , Danville

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Heaven & Hell?
      Heaven & Hell is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Heaven & Hell?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Heaven & Hell. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Heaven & Hell? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Heaven & Hell are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Heaven & Hell?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Heaven & Hell. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Heaven & Hell?
      Heaven & Hell is a very popular trail. There have been 1,900 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,153 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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