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Farmdale Reservoir Recreation Area Mountain Bike Trail

East Peoria, Illinois

MTB TRAIL STATS

Avg Rating: 9 trail reviews
Status: Open
updated 10/23/10 by bdaw
Difficulty: Intermediate bike trail Intermediate
Length: 18 miles Global Rank: #658
Tread: Singletrack Configuration: Network
Ridden: 38 Wishlist: 21
Avg. Speed: 6 mphAvg. Time: 1hr 24min
Elevation Gain/Loss:
+479/-265 ft
(based on partial GPS data)
 
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Description: There's everything from open fire roads to tight technical singletrack to man made obstacles and stunts. This place rocks. Other trails in this area that are must rides are Independence Park in Marquette Heights and Dirksen Park in Pekin. Jubilee State Park is also worth a visit.
added on May 17, 2004 by guest
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SIMILAR TRAILS

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Kickapoo in Oakwood
 
 
Indy in North Pekin
 
 
Dirksen Park in Pekin
 

TRAIL REVIEWS   review this trail


  
reviewed by epic.biker on September 13, 2011

This is a great single track mountain bike course. It has a little bit of everything. I live in the area and ride at Farmdale about twice a week. The trail Schrolls is a must ride.

* Review edited 10/4/2011


  
reviewed by bustinp on March 23, 2011

When I have time to drive to East Peoria, this is where I go riding. The trails are maintained by PAMBA and they do a great job! It is a more XC type trail but if you want other challenges you can find them. Be prepared to get your feet wet!!

Similar Trail: Jubilee College State Park


  
reviewed by RoadWarrior on July 31, 2010

Great network of trails. They've managed to squeeze a little of everything in here, even a few jump lines. Lots of flowey single track. The multi use trails are fun, but the bikes only trails are a blast. If it weren't for the horse's I'd rate it a 5.

Similar Trail: Indy


  
reviewed by matsch on February 6, 2008

Farmdale is a great set of trails. Plenty of routes for beginners and it will keep advanced riders entertained as well. Very well maintained.


  
reviewed by scimitar on June 30, 2006

This course is very fast and very fun. Their downhill, MTX, and XC events are well put together and involve great people. If you'd like to take a look at footage of the MTX and Downhill courses check www.sicklines.com under the courses section. There are full first person views as well as video of riders bombing the courses.


  
reviewed by mccombat on June 25, 2006

Easily my favorite trail, huge loops of winding singletrack make long rides a blast and enough variety to satisfy every taste. For a good loop take a right out of the parking lot, cross the damn to Schroll's and take the big loop around.

Similar Trail: 1) Kickapoo 2) Jubilee 3) Indy 4) Dirkson 5) Comlara


  
reviewed by Adam_Anitum on August 29, 2005

Farmdale it has it all downhill, cross country, north shore, and even a mountain cross course. this is a great place to spend a weekend. also one of the homes to the I-74 homegrown race series. go to www.pambamtb.com for maps and other great stuff ATJ

Similar Trail: Dirksen Park in Pekin Comlara Park in Hudson


  
reviewed by wielywilly-g on July 26, 2005

This trail system has downhill, mountain-cross, north shore and sweet single track. Need I say more... Awesome for Illinois.

Similar Trail: Kickapoo in Oakwood IL


  
reviewed by disfigured_figure on October 11, 2004

Simply the best in the Peoria area. The lower trails along the creeks have an excellent man-made obstacle course that can be difficult for most skill levels. The upper trails by the dam are tight and test your breaks and balance. The course is very well maintained and the fall is the best time to ride. If you want to practice on man made jumps and platforms TNT is a great place to spend a few hours.

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