more stats
2,346 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-60 ft
Descent
00:03:59
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
00:03:59
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
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #31166 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3853 in E-Biking
    • #307812 in Trail Running
    • #297586 in Hiking
    • #3807 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #103 in Mountain Biking · Illinois [+]
    • #3 in E-Biking
    • #3,044 in Trail Running
    • #4,309 in Hiking
    • #20 in Winter Fat Biking
  • 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

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsSkinnies
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 222 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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on Oct 8, 2026
Avg: 4.38 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      ZebraJacket99 ZebraJacket99
      This trail was completely revamped on 6.14.2020 It now has massive berms, rollers, jumps and a series of progressive drops.
      ZebraJacket99 ZebraJacket99
      New feature work has been done recently on this section using some machinery to build up the existing berms etc.
      Allwoodlovegood
      This part is really fun and this mini-trail really made me fall in love with MTB

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 2,157 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,195 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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