Mountain biking around Palos Park 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 Palos Park, here are the best rides!

Last updated: October 8, 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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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. 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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4. 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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5. Saganashkee Slough loop from Henry De Tonty Woods — Cook County

17.0km

01:24

120m

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

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Easy

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The best MTB trails around Palos Park

1. Inner Loop – Palos Trail System

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

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

4. Outer Loop – Palos Trail System

5. Saganashkee Slough loop from Henry De Tonty Woods — Cook County

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