MTB TRAIL STATS

Avg Rating:	10 trail reviews
Status: Open updated 8/18/08 by 532433766 Closed Open Wet / Sketchy	Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 30 miles	Global Rank: 850
Tread: Singletrack	Configuration: Network
Ridden: 76	Wishlist: 15
Avg. Speed: 4.14 mph	Avg. Time: 2hr 16min

 

  
reviewed by chrispy22291 on August 4, 2009

Great trails, easy to get lost, great if youre looking for something a little bit more than just xc riding, theres plenty of little jumps and drops and quick downhills, nothing huge, not that ive found anyway, ive only been there three or four times, but i hear there is some freeriding in there somewhere if you know where to look, again, i havent found anything bigger than a few log jumps etc. But nice, fast singletrack, its a great workout, of course for every nice downhill theres a tough uphill. but id say its worth it for sure. overall great trails, i dont mind driving an hour to get there

Similar Trail: kettle morraine, if youre looking for something a little more on the xc side

  
reviewed by andrewthak on June 10, 2009

Excellent, extensive trail system 20 minutes from the Loop (without traffic), 2 exits past Midway airport. A lot of trails and decent guideposts, some get a bit technical but mostly wide, open trails that are good for beginners, with some minor climbs. Many places to park and enter the trail system. This close to Chicago, you can't beat it.

  
reviewed by alextiria on September 27, 2008

For those who don't have idea where Palos Forest Preserve is located here is the address... Write on your GPS device 95th St/Wolf Rd or you can also enter 9901 Willow Springs Rd-Willow Springs, IL Have fun.... If you need a Trainer call me at 224 5955725.... tks! Lx* Review edited 9/27/2008

* Review edited 9/27/2008

  
reviewed by mtbneil on September 2, 2008

For the Chicago land area this place is Fun, fast and flowing not to technical with some short climbs and not to steep down hills. I have ridden all over the US from the Rockies to Florida and I have been stoked every time I ride this trail its maintained by Cambr where you can find maps and trail status.

  
reviewed by abe217 on July 15, 2008

Can anyone please tell me where these trails are exactly?

* Review edited 7/15/2008

  
reviewed by bike4life on October 18, 2007

gets busy with riders.

Similar Trail: lansing, il woods

  
reviewed by PartyCentral on July 22, 2007

Amazing trail!!! I have biked Slick Rock in Moab, UT all the way to Icy Strait in Alaska, and I will most definitely say that the Palos Section (north), leaving from the MTB Staging Area is one of the best in the US. It is not that technical but it is a great ride of single and wide track trails with steep inclines and decents, few rocks but big sticks, and water crossings. Go in the morning and do not go past the Trail Closed signs because we thought we would not get caught and there actually are rangers roaming those areas.

Similar Trail: Kettle, Wolf Trail in Lake County

  
reviewed by air_junkie on June 22, 2006

It used to be great, now it's just good. All the logs have been cut out, and much of the "singletrack" is now double or triple track. It will be no time before it's the prairie path. What's an s-tracker to do, it's still the best trails in the area.

Similar Trail: Dirkson overgrown but still has obnoxious ups and downs.

  
reviewed by Adam_Anitum on August 29, 2005

Been riding these trails for years and every year it looses a little more. still the best trails in the chicagoland area. lots of area to cover. not the greatest place to go on weekends the good possible of a headons just about every turn. if you live in the area it is a must do. check out www.cambr.com for a good trail map ATJ

Similar Trail: Knock Knolls in Naperville Deer Grove in Palitine

  
reviewed by erich on March 3, 2005

If you live in the city and miss the trails, this is closer than Kettle in Wisc. and definitely a great ride before you jet back into town before work...

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