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2,854 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:03:31
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
600 ft
Altitude min
618 ft
Altitude max
618 ft
Altitude start
604 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-8.5%
Grade max
4.8%
Grade min
384 ft
Distance climb
551 ft
Distance down
1,919 ft
Distance flat
00:03:31
Avg time

Upper Playground Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Farmdale Reservoir
    East Peoria, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72623 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #78934 in Trail Running
    • #95089 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Upper Playground is a 2,854 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near East Peoria Illinois. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 8 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 73 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 686 rides
  • Last: Aug 4, 2026
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Jun 27, 2026 @ 3:36pm (America/Chicago)
Jun 27, 2026
Trees have been removed.
Jun 25, 2026 @ 11:46am (America/Chicago)
Jun 25, 2026
A couple of small trees across the trail where the different trails by the spillway combine with the main trail.
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Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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        Directions to upper-playground trailhead (40.675200, -89.485770)

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        Routes with this trail

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        FARMDALE BEGINNER LOOP 2021
        ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 409 ft • 11 • Loop •
        Farmdale 2021 beginner route
        167
        PAMBA MOD 2025-Farmdale
        9 miles • 459 ft • 16 •
        Start in the lot taking to into Mike and Dons, take Cheese to , then to . From take a left to get to . At...
        147
        2019 Race Lap
        14 miles • 850 ft • 33 •
        IHRS State Champ Race Loop race will be clockwise for 2019

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Playground

        ▼ Where is Upper Playground located?
        Upper Playground 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 40.6752, -89.48577.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Playground?
        Upper Playground is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Playground?
        Upper Playground has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 600 ft to 618 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Playground a point to point trail?
        Upper Playground is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Playground?
        Upper Playground is 2,854 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Playground?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Playground. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Playground?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Playground are:
        • September (70 activities)
        • August (52 activities)
        • June (42 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper Playground? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Playground are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Playground?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Upper Playground. The trail is 2,854 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Playground?
        Upper Playground is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,221 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,537 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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