Riding regions
Browse the riding areas below. Some cross state lines; their pages include networks on both sides.
Elsewhere in Illinois
More trail networks outside the riding areas listed above.
FAQ
Are Illinois mountain bike trails rideable right now?
7 of 10 networks around Illinois currently have a PRIME, DRY or DUSTY verdict, meaning rideable conditions. For example, Big Marsh Bike Park is DRY and Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve is STAY OFF. Check the network page for details and closure notices.
Where is the riding best in Illinois today?
Rideable options around Illinois include Big Marsh Bike Park (DRY, rideable and dry), Farmdale Reservoir (DRY, rideable and dry) and Illiniwek Forest Preserve (DRY, rideable and dry).
How often are Illinois trail conditions updated?
Loam updates condition estimates hourly. Each network page shows when its estimate was last updated.
What are these conditions based on?
Loam uses recent rain, soil, slope, slope direction, tree cover, and current weather to estimate how wet the ground is. These are estimates, not rider reports. Official closures take priority. See how the model works.
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