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2,034 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-121 ft
Descent
00:02:22
Avg time
-92 ft
Altitude change
569 ft
Altitude min
669 ft
Altitude max
669 ft
Altitude start
577 ft
Altitude end
-4.5%
Grade
-22.7%
Grade max
14.7%
Grade min
505 ft
Distance climb
1,079 ft
Distance down
404 ft
Distance flat
00:02:22
Avg time

Roy-L Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Farmdale Reservoir
    East Peoria, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112343 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86487 in Trail Running
    • #144021 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #362 in Mountain Biking · Illinois [+]
    • #592 in Trail Running
    • #1,024 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Roy-L is a 2,034 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near East Peoria Illinois. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 30 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 219 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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      Farmdale Reservoir MTB trail - 'Roy-L'
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      2:33 | 202 | Oct 22, 2025 , East Peoria

      Routes with this trail

      111
      South Side Loop
      ★ 4.0 • 7 miles • 656 ft • 13 • Loop •
      South Side Farmdale loop features all the best downhill trails, technical climbs, and no major creek...
      176
      PAMBA MOD 2025-Farmdale
      9 miles • 459 ft • 16 •
      Start in the lot taking Lower Dam to Farmdale Dam into Mike and Dons, take Cheese to Roy-L, then Eagle...
      38
      Up and Down Eagle Ridge and Roy L
      3 miles • 263 ft • 8 •
      Eagle Ridge first trail off the dam is down, while Roy T is across the bottom and back up to Mike n Don's.
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Roy-L located?
      Roy-L is located in Farmdale Reservoir, East Peoria, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Farmdale Reservoir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.66748, -89.49451.
      ▼ How hard is Roy-L?
      Roy-L is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Roy-L?
      Roy-L has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 121 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 569 ft to 669 ft.
      ▼ Is Roy-L a point to point trail?
      Roy-L is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Roy-L?
      Roy-L is 2,034 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Roy-L?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Roy-L. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Roy-L?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Roy-L are:
      • September (32 activities)
      • October (24 activities)
      • August (17 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Roy-L? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Roy-L are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Roy-L?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Roy-L. The trail is 2,034 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Roy-L?
      Roy-L is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,172 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,315 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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