Review: I love this trail. It's mostly natural terrain. All single track. There is a main loop with a few off-shoots of expert trail than rejoin the main loop. I think the loop with expert off-shoots is approx 10 miles, but not sure. The guys usually ride the expert sections then meet back up with girls where the trails rejoin. A map may help you, but you really cannot get lost if you follow these tips. From the parking lot, head down the narrow gravel road for about a mile. Look for the trail to the right which goes up a short climb into the woods. Take it. At about 1/2 the way around you come back out on the road at a different location. Turn left on this gravel road. Go a few hundreds yards and look for the trail again on the left. This trail will take you back to where you started.

Good clean fun trail. Nothing too scary, but still plenty challenging.

Similar Trail: Rangle Nature Preseve with less obstacles

Review: Nice- may be a bit much for total beginners- since you have to travel through some 'black' areas, which can be a bit daunting. Well maintained, not too challenging for intermediate riders (though I will admit having to walk a couple sections in the difficult areas). Overall it is a great place, a map is recommended.

Review: Very nice trail

Review: Came out here with a good friend and no real expectations and had an amazing time! We got caught by nightfall the first time through, but decided to come back two days later. Definitely the next step for beginners who are looking to try more technical trails.

Review: Wow, I didn't expect to find such a great trail system in Illinois. It's hard to figure it out at first but on my 2nd and 3rd laps I was flying. P&P has nice jumps and Haven&Hell include tightest and steepest switchback with even steeper climbs. Trails are well marked kinda hard to follow a map for some reason - maybe new construction... Direction here says to take an Exit 207 from I-74 - there's no exit 207. So, to get there take Exit 210 and follow "Kikapoo State Park" signs. Thanks to everyone who build and maintain this trail. It's deffinatelly worth of a couple hour drive.

Similar Trail: Lebanon Hills, Hillside Park, Beird Creek but nothing close in this area

Review: Illinois is underrated as far as elevation changes we may have! But for the terrain we do have, our mountain bike trails are AWESOME! Palos, Kickapoo, and Peoria all simply kick ass!!! http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1249410&code=231e5626068f20f153de6966e8dbe516

* Review edited 8/30/2011

Similar Trail: Fort Custer Recreation Area - Augusta, Michigan

Review: Kickapoo is a fun place to ride, definitely worth an hour or two drive. I had a blast, nailed my first skinny there and almost broke my leg on the next one. Good times.

Review: This is a real gem. Fast, flowing, lots of log piles, ravine crossing, Air it out section (P & P loop), even a small Half Pipe, and lots of fun. Also easy sections for newer riders. Could kick myself for all the times I've ridden by and not stopped. Trail is now on my ride often list.

Similar Trail: Farmdale Reservoir Indy

Review: This hard-packed single track is my favorite in the Midwest. It has a great flow and can be ridden fast or you can take your time with some of the technical riding spurs. Mini downhill has some great jumps between trees. A very entertaining loop that has me anxious to return.

Similar Trail: Outback Trail (Portage, IN) www.outbacktrail.org

Review: I'm a local (about 30 minutes away) and I absolutely LOVE this trail! I don't have a huge repertoire of trails under my belt, but as far as midwest mt biking goes, this ranks with the best of them. Tight & twisty, fast sections, fun playground with jumps. Word 'round the campfire is, KMBC (the amazing club that maintains the trails) might add a downhill run, too. I highly recommend it to anyone in & around Illinois.

Similar Trail: Farmdale Reservoir in Peoria, IL

Review: This trail is beautiful. While it does border the sate park and horseback riders share a short portion, the trail is still very well maintained. There are two trailheads, unless you're a local and know all the secrets. Several loops exist, ranging from novice to experienced. Some of these trails even intertwine allowing for endless enjoyment by all levels of riders.

Review: Just rode here again this weekend. The trail is in good shape. It is completely dry and packed nicely. Get there early in the morning and you can see several deer along the prairie sections of the trail.

Review: Great trail. The guys who maintain this trail did a great job. The trail is as technical as you want it to be (sort of). Although there are no rocks there are plenty of log piles and jumps to make it a great trail.

Review: This trail is a 10.3 mile loop and can be riden fast by bypassing the features like log piles, jumps, teeters, and log skinnies, OR... riden technical by taking them. :) Sweet!! It is fun and exciting. http://kickapoombc.org

Similar Trail: Farmdale Reservoir in East Peoria, IL

Review: Kickapoo is a simple loop trail system that has gotten better every year since I've started riding. There is a new section with a few difficult logs and a series of jumps that is one of the funnest rides around. Although most of the trail is packed singletrack most of the logs have been developed into jumps instead of hops and the few climbs wont wear you out. I recommend doing the loop twice or at least riding the jumps more than once.

Similar Trail: Dirksen, Farmdale (peoria area)

Review: This area hasn't been mined since 50's. trail is in heavy forest, many deep ravines, and lake views. Local club has added many jumps and obstacles, very good ride. Forgot to add ratings on side and can't edit that area. I would say, 6,7,7.