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Kickapoo Mountain Bike Trail
Oakwood, Illinois
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
11 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 6/25/11 by RoadWarrior |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 13 miles | Global Rank: #481 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 35 | Wishlist: 13 |
| Avg. Speed: 8.8 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 21min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +3,504/-3,274 ft |
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Description: Old coal mines, singletrack
added on March 2, 2004 by guest
Description: Old coal mines, singletrack
added on March 2, 2004 by guest 
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Riders who liked this mountain bike trail also liked:Farmdale Reservoir Recreation Area in East Peoria
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by DDDonny on August 30, 2011
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
reviewed by shawncumby on April 14, 2011
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.
reviewed by RoadWarrior on August 1, 2010
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
reviewed by ericmetcalf on October 3, 2009
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
reviewed by droc on December 31, 2008
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
reviewed by Joshua_Thomas on April 23, 2007
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.
reviewed by jeff82 on September 10, 2006
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.
reviewed by jeff82 on June 1, 2006
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.
reviewed by wielywilly-g on July 25, 2005
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
reviewed by disfigured_figure on October 11, 2004
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)
reviewed by quickKarl on August 6, 2004
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.
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