more stats
1,115 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:01:19
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
706 ft
Altitude min
717 ft
Altitude max
710 ft
Altitude start
705 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-4.7%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
531 ft
Distance climb
338 ft
Distance down
246 ft
Distance flat
00:01:19
Avg time

Roadkill (YELLOW) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Palos Forest Preserve
    Willow Springs, Illinois
  • AKA
    Yelloe Singletrack
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #85756 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105840 in Trail Running
    • #144303 in Hiking
    • #21995 in Horseback
    • #20135 in Snowshoeing
    • #25964 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #292 in Mountain Biking · Illinois [+]
    • #708 in Trail Running
    • #1,025 in Hiking
    • #783 in Horseback
    • #421 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,225 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Roadkill is a very short singletrack trail. This is an excellent out-and- back trail for parents wanting to introduce their young children to riding singletrack.

Tags
Family friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 28.9 km avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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on Sep 2, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Roadkill (YELLOW) located?
      Roadkill (YELLOW) is located in Palos Forest Preserve, Willow Springs, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Palos Forest Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.7168, -87.88192.
      ▼ How hard is Roadkill (YELLOW)?
      Roadkill (YELLOW) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Roadkill (YELLOW)?
      Roadkill (YELLOW) has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 706 ft to 717 ft.
      ▼ Is Roadkill (YELLOW) a point to point trail?
      Roadkill (YELLOW) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Roadkill (YELLOW)?
      Roadkill (YELLOW) is 1,115 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Roadkill (YELLOW)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Roadkill (YELLOW). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Roadkill (YELLOW)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Roadkill (YELLOW) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Roadkill (YELLOW)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Roadkill (YELLOW). The trail is 1,115 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Roadkill (YELLOW)?
      Roadkill (YELLOW) is a very popular trail. There have been 2,703 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,175 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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