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2,346 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-60 ft
Descent
00:02:41
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
642 ft
Altitude min
681 ft
Altitude max
656 ft
Altitude start
643 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-18.1%
Grade max
16.2%
Grade min
620 ft
Distance climb
764 ft
Distance down
932 ft
Distance flat
00:02:41
Avg time

Playground Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kickapoo State Recreation Area
    Danville, Illinois
  • AKA
    Pump and Play Loop
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #15582 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93618 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Log Ride
  • Land Owner
    Illinois DNR

Short side loop on trail 5, gradual climb, then mild downhill run w/ several pumps/jumps, a berm to a tabletop jump, then downhill with more jumps/drops loop it over and over again.

Access Info

Middle of the trails/park, on your right side about 1/3 of the way through the Trail 5 loop

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Playground Loop

        ▼ Where is Playground Loop located?
        Playground Loop 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 40.16179, -87.73466.
        ▼ How hard is Playground Loop?
        Playground Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Playground Loop?
        Playground Loop has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 60 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 642 ft to 681 ft.
        ▼ Is Playground Loop a point to point trail?
        Playground Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Playground Loop?
        Playground Loop is 2,346 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Playground Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Playground Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Playground Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Playground Loop are:
        • July (56 activities)
        • September (43 activities)
        • May (29 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Playground Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Playground Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Playground Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Playground Loop. The trail is 2,346 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Playground Loop?
        Playground Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,115 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,101 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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