more stats
1,148 ft
Distance
79 ft
Climb
00:02:48
Avg time
79 ft
Altitude change
544 ft
Altitude min
624 ft
Altitude max
545 ft
Altitude start
623 ft
Altitude end
6.9%
Grade
-1.9%
Grade max
19.5%
Grade min
899 ft
Distance climb
52 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:02:48
Avg time

Ski Hill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Jubilee College State Park
    Brimfield, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #139768 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41443 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Illinois DNR

As of Spring 2024, Ski Hill has been cleared and widened. It is now classified as a green designation for the lack of technical features. The gradient going up from the bottom is still a challenge but it's a sit and spin grind "fire road" climb instead of a choose your line wisely.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 78 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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Ski Hill Trail Reports

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May 28, 2026 @ 10:31am (America/Chicago)
May 28, 2026
Nov 20, 2025 @ 4:20pm (America/Chicago)
Nov 20, 2025
Trails closed for the winter to horses and bikes.
Jun 28, 2025 @ 8:38am
Jun 28, 2025
Apr 16, 2025 @ 4:56pm
Apr 16, 2025
Apr 15, 2025 @ 6:23pm
Apr 15, 2025
trails closed until 1p Apr14-May15 for turkey season
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on May 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ski Hill located?
      Ski Hill is located in Jubilee College State Park, Brimfield, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Jubilee College State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.81716, -89.791.
      ▼ How hard is Ski Hill?
      Ski Hill is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ski Hill?
      Ski Hill has 79 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 544 ft to 624 ft.
      ▼ Is Ski Hill a point to point trail?
      Ski Hill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ski Hill?
      Ski Hill is 1,148 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ski Hill?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ski Hill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ski Hill?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ski Hill are:
      • May (14 activities)
      • September (11 activities)
      • October (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Ski Hill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ski Hill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ski Hill?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Ski Hill. The trail is 1,148 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ski Hill?
      Ski Hill is a very popular trail. There have been 256 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 263 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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