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The best MTB trails in Cook County

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Mountain biking in Cook County is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Illinois. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: October 7, 2025

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1. Inner Loop – Palos Trail System

15.4km

01:16

120m

Expert mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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4.7

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2. Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve & Palos Forest Preserves loop — Cook County

28.7km

02:21

190m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Paul Douglas Forest Preserve loop — Cook County

18.4km

01:25

60m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

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4. Sag Valley Forest Preserve loop via Forty Acre Woods — Cook County

13.4km

01:08

100m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Lakefront Trail — Cook County

59.4km

02:56

90m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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6. Yellow Trail loop — Deer Grove Forest Preserve

8.81km

00:31

40m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Outer Loop – Palos Trail System

20.9km

01:42

100m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Willow Springs to Keepataw Preserve via Centennial Trail loop — Will County

36.1km

01:58

80m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Ned Brown Forest Preserve loop — Cook County

12.3km

00:38

20m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Edward L. Ryerson Nature Preserve from Dam Number 4 West Woods — Cook County

57.6km

04:05

90m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in Cook County

1. Inner Loop – Palos Trail System

2. Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve & Palos Forest Preserves loop — Cook County

3. Paul Douglas Forest Preserve loop — Cook County

4. Sag Valley Forest Preserve loop via Forty Acre Woods — Cook County

5. Lakefront Trail — Cook County

6. Yellow Trail loop — Deer Grove Forest Preserve

7. Outer Loop – Palos Trail System

8. Willow Springs to Keepataw Preserve via Centennial Trail loop — Will County

9. Ned Brown Forest Preserve loop — Cook County

10. Edward L. Ryerson Nature Preserve from Dam Number 4 West Woods — Cook County

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Most popular routes in Cook County

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