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Palos Hills Mountain Bike Trail
Palos Heights, Illinois
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
17 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 7/30/10 by e.suar1 |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 30 miles | Global Rank: #763 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 94 | Wishlist: 24 |
| Avg. Speed: 3.77 mph | Avg. Time: 2hr 25min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +3,627/-2,336 ft |
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Description: Several miles of trails with varying difficulty, tough singletrack, log jumps, steep climbs and downhills. some trails are shared with equestrian riders.
added in 2003 by guest
Description: Several miles of trails with varying difficulty, tough singletrack, log jumps, steep climbs and downhills. some trails are shared with equestrian riders.
added in 2003 by guest 
SIMILAR TRAILS
Riders who liked this mountain bike trail also liked:Saw Wee Kee Park in Oswego
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by brianzieske on September 25, 2011
My hometown trail. I have ridden most of the trails around Chicago land and find this one to have the best flow. Kettle Morain's southern unit has more of everything palos offers. Being so close to Chicago it cant be beat. If you are looking for gnarly check out Saw Wee Kee near Oswego
Similar Trail: Kettle Morain Southern Unit WI
reviewed by crazie.eddie on September 2, 2011
My first time out there. GPS coordinates for the parking lot staging area are: 41°43'12.7" N 87°53'49.7" W
reviewed by stumpyfsr on August 9, 2011
Good trail for Chicago area. Not as tough as Saw Wee Kee. Didn't found all 30 miles in there but was fun to ride. It's a nice after work trails, but for a whole day riding I prefer to go somewhere else.
reviewed by rodeopunk_je87 on August 18, 2010
This trail is amazing for being so close to Chicago. There's a lot of trails hidden in this forest so I recommend you just go out and explore. This trail isn't really all the technical but is still really fun due to the large changes in speed, hard compact dirt, and different trails. The only thing I think is a drawback is that it takes quite a while to dry after raining and, aside from getting slipper, you're not allowed to ride the course. So if it's been raining a lot lately, don't waste your time and just visit Saw Wee Kee (if you're not a noob). For those of you looking for directions: Take LaGrange to 95th St., take 95th West to Pulaski Woods (right when you're almost done passing the big lake on your left, turn into Pulaski Woods) then go straight past 2 stop signs and up and over a very steep hill and on your left you will see a sign that says "Mountain Bike Staging Area"
* Review edited 8/18/2010
reviewed by PaulMiller on April 11, 2010
Great trail this close to Chicago.
* Review edited 7/12/2010
Similar Trail: Kettle Moraine John Muir/Emma Carlin (south section)
reviewed by titusguy on March 20, 2010
Biggest trail system in the area (that I'm aware of). It really has something for everyone, so not sure which difficulty rating to choose. if you want more challenging trails, head to Saw Wee Kee. These can get crowded too. Also, if anyone knows where the freeride and northshore trail head is that is hidden in the area please msg me!
Similar Trail: SWK
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 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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