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Jacksonville Illinois Trails

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  1. Areas
  2. IL
  3. …Central Illinois
  4. …Jacksonville
  5. Recreation Trails
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“A tour of all the singletrack trails with plenty of switchbacks and some technical spots. ”

Dave Karraker
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3.5

Miles

5.7

KM

100%

Singletrack

645' 197 m

High

598' 182 m

Low

115' 35 m

Up

113' 34 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Family Friendly All obstacles have go-arounds on them, enabling kids to opt for those routes.

No motor vehicles.

Overview

This ride features approximately four miles of flowing singletrack with obstacles and switchbacks through the woods. Maintained and improved by a group of local bikers, the trail offers obstacles, both man-made and natural. Roadway crossings are accomplished by the singletracks that parallel the creek and go under the bridge, eliminating hillbilly traffic on Woods Lane. All obstacles have alternate go-arounds for those just wanting to ride through the woods.

Need to Know

Roadway crossings follow the creek and go under the roadway via singletrack.

Description

This route is divided up into four trails, and signs designate Trail 2, Trail 3, Trail 4, and Trail 5. Trail 1 is a walking trail and out of play and a mile away from these anyhow. Along the way, expect quick switchbacks and some small hills. All the technical obstacles have ride-arounds.

Contacts

Land Manager: City of Jacksonville - Parks and Lakes

Shared By:

Dave Karraker
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Trail Ratings

  3.8 from 4 votes

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in Recreation Trails

#3204

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in Illinois

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Trail 4 heads through dense woodlands along Mauvaise Terre Creek.
Mar 17, 2017 near South J…, IL

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Nov 24, 2022
Jake Hanner
A little flatter than I had hoped but help work off some Thanksgiving food! 3mi
Aug 18, 2019
Chris K
Pretty great little intermediate trails; not muddy or torn up. They do a great job with keeping the trails clearer. Trail 3 was my favorite
Jul 1, 2019
Jack Surplus
Trails were real muddy, rode about 50 feet into the woods before going back to not damage the trails. Would wait about a week for them to dry — 3h 30m
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