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South System Climb

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  1. Areas
  2. IL
  3. …Northwestern Illinois
  4. …Moline
  5. Illiniwek Forest Preserve
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“A simple climb up to the South System Loop. ”

Adam Swank
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0.6

Miles

1.0

KM
Singletrack

691' 211 m

High

604' 184 m

Low

95' 29 m

Up

23' 7 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

One-way only (uphill). Trail system is closed when trails are wet and during spring/fall freeze & thaw cycles. Check here for current trail conditions.

Description

Simple climb with multiple switchbacks up to the South System Loop. Gentle grades and a few level sections break up the climbing.

Contacts

Local Club: Quad Cities Friends of Off-Road Cycling (FORC)

Land Manager: Rock Island County, IL - Forest Preserve District

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Adam Swank
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  4.0 from 2 votes

#4

in Illiniwek Forest Preserve

#14357

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#4

in Illiniwek Forest Preserve

#145

in Illinois

#14,357

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Curved wood berms at Illiniwek Forest Preserve on the newly rerouted South Loop descent.
May 9, 2015 near Hampton, IL
Wood berm on the newly rerouted South Loop decent trail.
May 9, 2015 near Hampton, IL
40' log ride.
May 18, 2015 near Hampton, IL
The Berms
Oct 19, 2015 near Hampton, IL

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Jul 17, 2013
Adam Swank
Hills killed me, and the heat/humidity was tough, I was one of 3 people crazy enough to be out. 3mi

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