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4,432 ft
Distance
-9 ft
Descent
00:08:49
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
585 ft
Altitude min
594 ft
Altitude max
594 ft
Altitude start
587 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-2.4%
Grade max
2.8%
Grade min
581 ft
Distance climb
1,171 ft
Distance down
2,677 ft
Distance flat
00:08:49
Avg time

XX (RED) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Palos Forest Preserve
    Willow Springs, Illinois
  • AKA
    Red
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #8089 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74112 in Trail Running
    • #83453 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Forest Preserve District of Cook County

XX is a rugged trail built on the excavated rock from the construction of the nearby canal. Momentum is key to cleaning many of the features. Note that this trail will intersect with Canal Trail and even shares one short segment of trail. Stay on the more rugged looking trail if you want to stay on XX.

NOTE: DO NOT MODIFY THE TRAIL - This is a BLACK DIAMOND rated trail and is difficult on purpose. If you cannot clean a feature, allow time for your skills to grow so that you can ride that feature.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Black Rating: Advanced obstacles exist, some trail obstructions.
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 67 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 528 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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Jun 6, 2025 @ 6:17am
Jun 6, 2025
 Very overgrown. Lots of poison ivy.
Oct 6, 2024 @ 3:49pm
Oct 6, 2024
May 6, 2024 @ 2:18pm
May 6, 2024
Dec 7, 2023 @ 7:34am
Dec 7, 2023
Visit https://www.cambr.org/trails_and_conditions.php for updates
Dec 7, 2023 @ 7:06am
Dec 7, 2023
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on Jun 6, 2025
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Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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  • Snow Covered
  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
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        Directions to xx-red trailhead (41.695480, -87.921360)
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        Sep 18, 2023 @ 5:02am
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        Feb 18, 2014 @ 4:49pm
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        Dec 7, 2014 @ 5:55pm
        Dec 7, 2014

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        Palos Upper Canal: Surreal and XX
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        6:52 | 494 | May 3, 2022 , Willow Springs
        youtuber XX, XX Extension, and Bloodshed Trails | Palos...
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        5:51 | 931 | May 11, 2021 , Willow Springs
        XX - Palos Mountain Bike Trails
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        8:49 | 607 | Nov 23, 2020 , Willow Springs
        Rock Gardens of Palos (Dynamite and XX)
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        24:04 | 520 | Nov 22, 2020 , Willow Springs

        Routes with this trail

        96
        Palos with Canal Loop
        ★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 935 ft • 26 •
        Dynamite and are rocky and very difficult, the rest is a mix of intermediate and advanced.
        28
        South Palos Singletrack and Canal
        9 miles • 405 ft • 3 •
        South Palos Singletrack and Canal trail
        4.4 ★★★★★
        3 Ratings
        5 ★ 67%
        4 ★
        3 ★ 33%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About XX (RED)

        ▼ Where is XX (RED) located?
        XX (RED) 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 41.69548, -87.92136.
        ▼ How hard is XX (RED)?
        XX (RED) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for XX (RED)?
        The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 585 ft to 594 ft.
        ▼ Is XX (RED) a point to point trail?
        XX (RED) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is XX (RED)?
        XX (RED) is 4,432 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on XX (RED)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on XX (RED). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride XX (RED)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride XX (RED) are:
        • April (41 activities)
        • September (40 activities)
        • August (39 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access XX (RED)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to XX (RED) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride XX (RED)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride XX (RED). The trail is 4,432 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is XX (RED)?
        XX (RED) is a very popular trail. There have been 2,526 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,640 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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