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696 ft
Distance
-85 ft
Descent
641 ft
High Point
-85 ft
Altitude change
556 ft
Altitude min
641 ft
Altitude start
558 ft
Altitude end
-12.2%
Grade
-26.7%
Grade max
-1.1%
Grade min
574 ft
Distance down
121 ft
Distance flat

Liftoff! Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Hills at Harrison Park West
    Danville, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2025
  • Land Owner
    City of Danville

Short, bike-optimized gravity trail. Roll in from the top of the North Fork river valley and choose the A line off the log drop affectionately called the Launchpad or choose the B line. Quick, sharp descent to a small step-up with a cheater gap of about 12ft. Hit the 3 descending bermed turns, 2 of which feature our beautiful Vermilion clay, before a quick drop for speed, a bucky roller, and the final step up. Real senders can clear the whole tabletop before a speedy finish.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Liftoff!

        ▼ Where is Liftoff! located?
        Liftoff! is located in The Hills at Harrison Park West, Danville, Illinois, United States. It is part of the The Hills at Harrison Park West trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.14796, -87.66184.
        ▼ How hard is Liftoff!?
        Liftoff! is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 12.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Liftoff!?
        The trail has 85 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 556 ft to 641 ft.
        ▼ Is Liftoff! a point to point trail?
        Yes, Liftoff! is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Liftoff!?
        Liftoff! is 696 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Liftoff!?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Liftoff!. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Liftoff!? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Liftoff! are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Liftoff!?
        Liftoff! is a very popular trail. There have been 27 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 94 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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