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The best MTB trails in Illinois

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

Last updated: October 15, 2025

4.7

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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

(3)

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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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5.0

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3. Waterfall Glen Main Trail loop — Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

15.5km

01:15

80m

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

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5.0

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4. 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

(6)

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5. 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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6. 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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7. Fun MTB Loop – Saw Wee Kee Park

7.62km

00:37

10m

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

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8. Easy Trail Loop – Raceway Woods Forest Preserve

4.13km

00:20

30m

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

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9. 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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10. 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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The best MTB trails in Illinois

1. Inner Loop – Palos Trail System

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

3. Waterfall Glen Main Trail loop — Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

4. Paul Douglas Forest Preserve loop — Cook County

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

6. Lakefront Trail — Cook County

7. Fun MTB Loop – Saw Wee Kee Park

8. Easy Trail Loop – Raceway Woods Forest Preserve

9. Yellow Trail loop — Deer Grove Forest Preserve

10. Outer Loop – Palos Trail System

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