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4,226 ft
Distance
119 ft
Climb
-140 ft
Descent
00:07:07
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
531 ft
Altitude min
647 ft
Altitude max
554 ft
Altitude start
531 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-27.6%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
1,903 ft
Distance climb
1,614 ft
Distance down
387 ft
Distance flat
00:07:07
Avg time

K.M.E. Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Jubilee College State Park
    Brimfield, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #111331 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #225985 in E-Biking
    • #112483 in Trail Running
    • #318739 in Hiking
    • #25912 in Nordic Skiing
    • #18972 in Adaptive Biking
    • #47788 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #359 in Mountain Biking · Illinois [+]
    • #615 in E-Biking
    • #739 in Trail Running
    • #4,388 in Hiking
    • #1,222 in Nordic Skiing
    • #51 in Adaptive Biking
    • #1,028 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Illinois DNR

Either way you go, expect a steep, grueling climb, followed by a puckering downhill. Use caution The trail is steep and often has deep ruts, and natural hazards like exposed roots.

As of spring 2024 KME has been reworked to remove erosion ruts and allow access by park maintenance. Rating has been changed to Intermediate because of the steepness of the climbs but the trail is currently wide doubletrack.

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

Steep climbs going either direction. Otherwise wide doubletrack.

Tags
Rooty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 28, 2026 @ 10:08am (America/Chicago)
May 28, 2026
Nov 20, 2025 @ 4:20pm (America/Chicago)
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Trails closed for the winter to horses and bikes.
Jun 28, 2025 @ 8:38am
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Apr 16, 2025 @ 4:56pm
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Apr 15, 2025 @ 6:25pm
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on May 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Directions to k-m-e trailhead (40.816970, -89.800710)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is K.M.E. located?
      K.M.E. is located in Jubilee College State Park, Brimfield, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Jubilee College State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.81697, -89.80071.
      ▼ How hard is K.M.E.?
      K.M.E. is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for K.M.E.?
      K.M.E. has 119 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 140 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 531 ft to 647 ft.
      ▼ Is K.M.E. a point to point trail?
      K.M.E. is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is K.M.E.?
      K.M.E. is 4,226 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on K.M.E.?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on K.M.E.. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access K.M.E.? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to K.M.E. are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride K.M.E.?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride K.M.E.. The trail is 4,226 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is K.M.E.?
      K.M.E. is a moderately popular trail. There have been 195 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 199 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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