The best MTB trails around Darien

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Mountain biking around Darien is a great to experience more of the landscape. But it’s often tough to know where to start. To help you find the best mtb routes around Darien, here are the best rides!

Inner Loop – Palos Trail System	Expert 01:16 15.4km
Waterfall Glen Main Trail loop — Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve	Easy 01:15 15.5km
Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve & Palos Forest Preserves loop — Cook County	Intermediate 02:21 28.7km
Outer Loop – Palos Trail System	Easy 01:42 20.9km

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Inner Loop – Palos Trail System
01:16
15.4km
12.1km/h
120m
120m
Expert
4.7
(9)
62
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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Waterfall Glen Main Trail loop — Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
01:15
15.5km
12.4km/h
80m
80m
Easy
5.0
(5)
38
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve & Palos Forest Preserves loop — Cook County
02:21
28.7km
12.2km/h
190m
190m
Intermediate
5.0
(2)
41
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Outer Loop – Palos Trail System
01:42
20.9km
12.4km/h
100m
100m
Easy
3
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.