A serene lake reflecting a dramatic sky at sunset, with dark clouds above and hints of orange and blue in the horizon. The calm water mirrors the sky, surrounded by green grass and silhouettes of trees in the background. The Fay Pickering Memorial Trails mountain bike trail.
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Level: Intermediate
Length: 10 mi (16.1 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Loop
Elevation: +248/ -53 ft
Total: 54 riders
 

Mountain Biking The Fay Pickering Memorial Trails

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#7 of 128 mountain bike trails in Illinois
#432 in the world

Intermediate single track with some large climbs, for the area, beautiful views of the lake, four loops some with technical areas and/or steep climbs, and all through scenic woods. Main trailhead and parking at 18050-, 18332 N Hammer Rd., Marshall, IL 62441.

First added by byby88 on Apr 18, 2015. Last updated May 8, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: yes
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: yes
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: yes
  • Fat bike grooming: yes
  • E-bikes allowed: yes
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
From I-70 Marshall IL exit head south on IL route 1 to US-40 W to E Spike town Rd., to N1400th St., to E 1600 Rd., to N1300th St., to E Hammer Rd. which becomes N Hammer Rd. follow this to the trailhead and parking at 18050-, 18332 N Hammer Rd., Marshall, IL 62441. The trail headband parking are at the NE end of a dam.
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Rider questions

Q: Is there camping at the trails or nearby?
A: You can camp a few miles on the NW part of the lake in Mill Creek Park https://www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com/

Q: Swimming at lake too?
A: You can swim a few miles away at Mill Creek Park. https://www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com/ Same lake, different area.