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Skills areas, flow trail, downhill trail and a terrain park. Street parking.
Address:
1304 Sacramento Drive,
Carpentersville, IL 60110
~5 miles of mostly green XC singletrack trails with limited elevation, jump lines. Street parking.
Address
19th Street
Zion, IL 60099
~4 miles of technical black diamond and 3 miles of easy green singletrack. Located south of 107th St, these two-way trails have limited elevation, though winter closures may affect parking.
Address
Saganashkee Slough Boat Launch, 107th St.
Willow Springs, IL 60480
~25 miles of green/blue/black singletrack XC trails with moderate elevation changes, and several more miles of gravel trails. Trails are two-way. Multiple trailheads and facilities. Parking may be affected by winter closures.
Address
9500 Willow Springs Rd
Willow Springs, IL 60480
~20 miles of XC singletrack with moderate elevation change, and a further 7 miles of asphalt trails around the perimeter. Trails are directional alternating by day of the week. Purple (easier) trails are west of the parking lot. More difficult (Yellow) trails are east of the main parking lot. No parking on private roads.
Address
Central Road (between Freeman Rd and Ela Rd)
Hoffman Estates, IL 60010
~6 miles of blue (intermediate) XC singletrack trails, some with significant elevation change. Trails are two-way. Access singletrack from either the “Silo” lot on Route 31, or the Huntley Road lot
Address
645 N Western Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
~7 miles of rapidly undulating and twisty green, blue and black singletrack trails. Stick to the marked trails. Respect all ‘do not enter’ signs and avoid adjacent campground, firing range, and residential lots.
Address
7350 Sundown Ln
Yorkville, IL 60560
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Help Us Protect The Trails
CAMBr works hard with local land managers to build sustainable, legal trails for everyone’s enjoyment. Riding off these marked paths harms the environment, risks trail closures, and jeopardizes our partnerships. Help us protect the trails: Stick to legal, marked routes. Encourage others to do the same. Let’s ride responsibly and
Winter Riding Etiquette on Groomed Trails
Groomed winter trails are a gift—smooth, fast, and a whole different kind of fun. They’re also fragile. A single rider (or hiker) at the wrong time can leave ruts and footprints that freeze solid and wreck the surface for days. Whether you’re fat biking, riding studded tires, or just exploring
What It Takes to Get a New Trail System Approved (and Keep It Open)
When riders see a new ribbon of singletrack appear in the woods, it can feel like it happened overnight. In reality, a new trail system is usually the result of months—or more often, years—of planning, relationship-building, and careful work behind the scenes. CAMBr doesn’t own the land we ride on.
Why Join CAMBr?
Membership unlocks a world of benefits designed to enhance your riding experience and connect you with Chicago’s best trails. Company
Vibrant Riding Community
Connect with riders who share your passion for great trails and responsible stewardship
Reliable Trail Access
Membership supports the partnerships that keep mountain biking open and expanding
Well-Maintained Trails
Your support funds sustainable trail building, repairs, and long-term care
Volunteer-Powered Stewardship
Professional results delivered by trained volunteers and strong leadership
Group Rides & Events
Enjoy organized rides, skills clinics, and community gatherings
Smart, Credible Advocacy
CAMBr represents mountain bikers with professionalism and data-driven advocacy
Give Back Where You Ride
Membership directly reinvests in the trails you use and love
Trusted Public Land Partner
CAMBr’s reputation protects access and strengthens mountain biking’s future
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Why Volunteer
All CAMBr trail systems are 100% built and maintained by volunteers. You can make a difference! Come out to a trail workday or help at one of our 3 races. It’s extremely rewarding and a great time!
Trail Workdays
Join fellow riders to build and maintain our trail systems
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Help make our 3 annual races unforgettable experiences
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“My home mountain bike trails. These trails were built and are maintained by CAMBr. Pretty much mecca for trail riding in the Chicago area.“
M B
Palos Forest Preserves
“First time here, friendly volunteers doing trail maintenance. This location has a historical sign near the silo that outlines the history of the property. Very nice trail system with punchy climbs.”
J H
Raceway Woods
“Well maintained MTB trail system. I like it as a fun alternative to my home trails. Hit Raceway woods at the same time for a solid day of riding.”
D F
Paul Douglas Forest Preserve
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