more stats
4,291 ft
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-107 ft
Descent
00:08:45
Avg time
-63 ft
Altitude change
500 ft
Altitude min
563 ft
Altitude max
563 ft
Altitude start
499 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-18.5%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
528 ft
Distance climb
1,568 ft
Distance down
1,391 ft
Distance flat
00:08:45
Avg time

Malibu Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wildlife Prairie Park
    Hanna City, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64249 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #140543 in E-Biking
    • #104180 in Trail Running
    • #324675 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #220 in Mountain Biking · Illinois [+]
    • #195 in E-Biking
    • #702 in Trail Running
    • #4,408 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny

This is a great trail filled with fun. Unlike other parts of Wildlife, this trail isn't filled with rocks during most parts. There's great flow on the trail, with bridges, logs, stacks of logs, skinnies, twists and turns, gravity drops, roots, rocks, and much more.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 178 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Malibu Trail Reports

Status:
on Apr 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to malibu trailhead (40.740120, -89.751690)

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      Trail Lists

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Malibu located?
      Malibu is located in Wildlife Prairie Park, Hanna City, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Wildlife Prairie Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.74012, -89.75169.
      ▼ How hard is Malibu?
      Malibu is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Malibu?
      Malibu has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 107 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 500 ft to 563 ft.
      ▼ Is Malibu a point to point trail?
      Malibu is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Malibu?
      Malibu is 4,291 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Malibu?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Malibu. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Malibu?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Malibu are:
      • September (16 activities)
      • October (16 activities)
      • May (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Malibu? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Malibu are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Malibu?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Malibu. The trail is 4,291 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Malibu?
      Malibu is a very popular trail. There have been 1,026 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,046 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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