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6 trail reviews |
Difficulty:  - Intermediate |
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| Length: 28 miles | Global Rank: #656 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Figure 8 |
| Ridden: 25 | Wishlist: 10 |
| 2 trail check-ins |
Climb // Descend +1,300 // -1,100 feet |
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Description
There are many different loops with many different options for rides. Ranging from a 4 mile ride, to this 28 mile ride which took
3.75hrs. The terrain ranges from rolling singletrack, to very technical rocky sections. Very tough climbs and some screaming
downhills. From meadows, dense forest, to pine stands with sandy soil. Its a great 'all-mountain' feel from the Midwest. definitely
a gem for the area. There is the southwester section called the John Muir trails which runs only clockwise for mountain bikers. It
has a few cheater lines so this section can be as short as 4 miles, or up to 8 or so. Great facilities in the lot. From the northern
corner, there is an offshoot which can guide you to the connector trail. This trail itself is a 6 mile ride over to the Emma Carlin trail
loop. This connector and the Emma Carlin trail system are a bit more wild and feel more detached- which make it much more
demanding. One could also park at the Emma Carlin TH parking lot which is up further north.
Link here: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?
msid=213180165457512089236.000446d5627557a673b6c&msa=0&iwloc=000446d58c1632cb7475c
Ray's Mtb Park (100%)
Camrock 3 (50%)
Zimmerman Trail (50%)
Centennial Trail (50%)
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Description
There are many different loops with many different options for rides. Ranging from a 4 mile ride, to this 28 mile ride which took
3.75hrs. The terrain ranges from rolling singletrack, to very technical rocky sections. Very tough climbs and some screaming
downhills. From meadows, dense forest, to pine stands with sandy soil. Its a great 'all-mountain' feel from the Midwest. definitely
a gem for the area. There is the southwester section called the John Muir trails which runs only clockwise for mountain bikers. It
has a few cheater lines so this section can be as short as 4 miles, or up to 8 or so. Great facilities in the lot. From the northern
corner, there is an offshoot which can guide you to the connector trail. This trail itself is a 6 mile ride over to the Emma Carlin trail
loop. This connector and the Emma Carlin trail system are a bit more wild and feel more detached- which make it much more
demanding. One could also park at the Emma Carlin TH parking lot which is up further north.
Link here: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?
msid=213180165457512089236.000446d5627557a673b6c&msa=0&iwloc=000446d58c1632cb7475c
added by mikeserafin_ 
on January 16, 2012
on January 16, 2012Trail Reviews [Add a review]
Review: Rode early in the morning. Great ride and the colors are spectacular this time of yr. Had the trail to myself being it was early on a Monday morning. Love these trails.
Similar Trail: Petrified Springs, Lake Geneva
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Review: Plenty of shade and few people were seen riding in these glacial morain formed hills. Didn't find tech trails here
Review: Kettle Moraine south is a neat loop within a loop type trail system. It has some nice challenges for riders of all skill levels.
Trails are well maintained.
The ratings in the posted maps are misleading. The orange loop is the hardest technically of all the loops. The blue loop is the longest and somewhat challenging. Because of its length you get to experience various levels of terrain.
Review: Very well maintained fast rolling singletrack. Not difficult. Highlights are Rollercoaster and Emma Carlin. Some rocky and sandy sections will test your skills a bit. Sweet skills loop. There was one moderate climb, so hard to rate this trail as Advanced. Wisconsin has better places to ride like Nicolet or Levis, for example. Especially considering $10 for parking and $4 to ride. But being so close to Chicago i'll say it's best in the area I've ridden so far
Review: A nice trail. There are a few short loops for beginners and longer tracks for more advanced bikers. Also, there is a skills course which is cool.
Recommendations
LGCT Arbor Trails (100%)Ray's Mtb Park (100%)
Camrock 3 (50%)
Zimmerman Trail (50%)
Centennial Trail (50%)
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All the trails are well maintained and have good markings. I am from Buffalo grove(Illinois) and I guess these are the best MTB trails around. Guess its worth spending 35$(annual nonresident parking permit) and 20$(annual nonresident trail pass)
Also you will find lot of kids and family riders in John muir trails.
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