more stats
2.0 miles
Distance
129 ft
Climb
-200 ft
Descent
00:11:25
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
807 ft
Altitude min
887 ft
Altitude max
885 ft
Altitude start
814 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-12.4%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
3,858 ft
Distance climb
4,721 ft
Distance down
1,886 ft
Distance flat
00:11:25
Avg time

RC Classic Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rock Cut State Park
    Rockford, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90545 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #336387 in Trail Running
    • #329069 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #307 in Mountain Biking · Illinois [+]
    • #3,108 in Trail Running
    • #4,431 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Illinois DNR

Probably the most heavily trafficked MTB / All use trail in the park. Best ridden East to West. Lots of roots and logs to navigate around. Nice flowy forest Singletrack.

Tags
FlowyRooty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 179 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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RC Classic Trail Reports

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Oct 5, 2026 @ 3:25am (Pacific/Midway)
7 hours
Huge tree down on west end. Difficult to cross.
Oct 3, 2026 @ 4:20pm (America/Chicago)
2 days
 large tree fallen
Aug 24, 2026 @ 5:10am (America/Chicago)
Aug 24, 2026
 Trees across trail on westerly end.
Jul 28, 2026 @ 5:20am (America/Chicago)
Jul 28, 2026
 Tree across trail on west end.
Jul 13, 2026 @ 5:24am (America/Chicago)
Jul 13, 2026
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on Oct 5, 2026
Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is RC Classic located?
      RC Classic is located in Rock Cut State Park, Rockford, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Rock Cut State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.3431, -88.96981.
      ▼ How hard is RC Classic?
      RC Classic is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for RC Classic?
      RC Classic has 129 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 200 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 807 ft to 887 ft.
      ▼ Is RC Classic a point to point trail?
      RC Classic is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is RC Classic?
      RC Classic is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on RC Classic?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on RC Classic. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access RC Classic? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to RC Classic are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride RC Classic?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride RC Classic. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is RC Classic?
      RC Classic is a very popular trail. There have been 908 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 995 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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