Places To Ride In Illinois

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Copying from a local forum for those of you wanting to find places local in the midwest to ride.  This is a local forum so it's only places in or around Illinois.  Info may be dated so check by phone or otherwise before making the trip.

From:
http://www.centralstreetscene.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4032

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The Cliffs

A new park has opened at 2681 us 6 Marseilles, Illinois - 300 acres of trails, ranging from easy stuff to the more difficult. The trails are marked as follows. green=beginner blue=intermediate black=advanced. The park is located just east of E 24th Road on Route 6. The cost is $20 per quad rider (kids under 16 will be $14) and $25 for jeeps.

check them out at www.thecliffsinsaneterrain.com

Come check out our park, it has many miles of trails, created for the beginner all the way to the advanced rider. We have wooded areas, fields, creeks, and yes, the Famous Mud Hole.(Ask park personnel where it is). Plans are in progress to create a rock climb and bog for those who want more challenges.

So if you want some pure excitement ride The Cliffs Insane Terrain Off-Road Park!

Summer Hours are:
Parking lot opens at 8:30am
Trails 9-5pm
Parking Lot closes at 5:30pm SHARP!

OPEN FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
We will open during the week if you have a party of 15 or more (Call for details).

FRIDAY: Call first if it is after Noon. We may close early.

Open these Mondays in 2006:
July 3rd, but closed on July 4th
September 4th: Labor Day

PRICES

JEEPS, QUADS, MOTOCROSS ARE $22 A DAY
ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS ARE $5 A DAY
UNDER 16 ARE $8 A DAY

Anyone under 18 MUST have parents signature on waiver.
96 Decibel limit strictly enforced.
Flags required on Jeeps and Quads.
Helmets required on Quads and Motocross.

The Cliffs Insane Terrain
Rules and Regulations

1.Everyone who enters the Cliffs Off-Road Park must stop at the front office and sign a release of liability waiver, and pay admission fee, before entering the park.
2. All visitors must show a photo ID that verifies proof of age.
3. All riders under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign a consent form, and they must be directly supervised at all times by their parent or guardian.
4. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the property. All vehicles are subject to search.
5. Entry onto property is authorized only during posted hours of operation. The valid daily receipt must be in the vehicle operators possession at all times.
6. No Camping, hunting, fishing, swimming or diving except as authorized by a special use permit.
7. SUV operators must be at least 18 years of age and posses a valid driver's license. Driver and passenger must wear seatbelts at all times. Roll bars or hardtops are also required.
8. Helmets and flags (5' min.) are required for all ATV's and dirt bikes. SUV and Jeeps are also required to have a flag.
9. Passengers are not allowed on ATV's or dirt bikes at any time.
10. Vehicles with modified exhaust will be checked for decibel levels. A 96 decibel is the mx. allowed level, and will be tested according to the MIC. Stationary Sound Test Manual. those over 96 decibels will not be allowed to ride.
11. Vehicles must stay within the boundaries of the park. Do not enter any property not owned by the park. Violaters will be removed from the park and could receiive legal action against them.
12. There is a 5mph speed limit in the parking lost area and in areas where it posted slow zone.
13. All off-road vehicles must have functioning spark arrestors and mufflers.
14. In case of an emergency, contact park staff. Ambulance and AirEvac service is available, at the cost of the person requesting assistance.
15. Recovery is available at most times, however there is a fee. And last revocery attempt will go out at 4pm. All others will have to wait for next day.
16. Park closes at 5pm. All patrons must be out of parking lot and park no later then 5:30pm.
17. Be courteous at all times
18. When using a winch you must always us a tree saver. Anyone caught cutting a tree down will be ejected from the park and will not be let back in....ever. Vehicles will be inspected for chainsaws or any cutting device, and they will be confiscated and not returned.
19. a 110' max. wheel base, 39 1/2 tire size strictly enforced.
20. Have Fun and Drive Safely!

Violations of these rules will cause for law enforcement action and may include ejection from the property in addition to any associated fines or penalties.

Our Address is:
2400 East Bluff Street
Marseilles, IL 61341

Directions to The Cliffs:

From the North (Rockford):
I-39 south to I-80. I-80 east to Exit 97- Marseilles. Turn south onto CR 15/ Rutland St./ E 24th St. and go all the way into Marseilles (about 3 miles), at stop sign at bottom of hill, turn left onto Rte. 6 and go west to park (about 2-3 miles). Park will be on left side, mile or so past quarry.

From the Northeast and East (Chicago):
I-55 or I-57 south to I-80 west (Des Moines). I-80 west to Exit 105- Seneca. Turn left (south) at top of off-ramp and go approx. ¡Ç mile to 4-way stop (Rte. 6). Go straight thru and continue on Rte. 6 thru Seneca towards Marseilles. Park is on right side, approx. 2 miles past 4-way stop in Seneca.

From the West (Quad Cities):
I-80 east to Exit 97- Marseilles. Turn south onto CR 15/ Rutland St./ E 24th St. and go all the way into Marseilles (about 3 miles), at stop sign at bottom of hill turn left onto Rte. 6 and go west to park (about 2-3 miles). Park will be on left side, ¦Ð mile or so past quarry.

From the South : Bloomington/Springfield/Peoria, etc.:
Rte. 51 North towards LaSalle/ Peru to I-39 to Rte. 6 East. Rte.6 all the way to Marseilles. Continue on Rte. 6 thru Marseilles about 2-3 miles, park is on left side past quarry.

Champaign/Urbana:
I-74 to Rte. 47 North to Morris, head west on Rte. 6. Follow Rte. 6 out of town about 8-10 miles to 4 way stop, turn left to follow Rte. 6 towards Seneca and continue on Rte. 6 thru Seneca towards Marseilles. Park is on right side, approx. 2 miles past 4-way stop in Seneca.

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Williams Hill Pass

http://www.williamshillpass.com/splash.asp

207 Shawnee Drive, Harrisburg, IL 62946
1-618-252-3837
Located in Saline county, the park has 220 acres of riding with over 10 miles of trails. They have a MX track to test your skills, and camping is available.
Type of terrain. Hills, wooded, an open field track, and a motocross practice track
Days/hours of operation. In the late spring - 3 days a week Friday-Sunday . Eventually it will be open 7 days a week.
Is it seasonal? Yes
Handicapped accessible. Yes, accessible bathrooms and shower.
Cost to ride. $10 per day. We will have membership dues.
Rules: Helmets are required
Consent forms/waivers. If minors, parents must sign.

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Triple "H" Inc. / South Fork Dirt Riders

1454 N. 775 E. Road, Taylorville, IL 62568
Located in Christian county on 320 acres of nicely wooded land. They also have a MX track with a very cool finish line jump for testing your skills.
Type of terrain. River bottoms, rolling grass, timber, and rolling hills.
Days/Hours of operation.8:00am - Dusk, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Available to ride during the week for large groups, call for an appointment. 1-217-237-4752
Facilities. Primitive Camping, flushable bathrooms, showers, a place to wash your ATV or motorcycle, snack bar, and changing room.
If your driving south on Rt29, turn right at Rt104. Drive west for about 4-5 miles. You will see an "AMA" sign. Turn left (south). The park is at the bottom of the hill.
Handicapped accessible: Yes
Special Events: HARE scrambles, AMA motocross, Mud Drag & Sled Pulls
Cost: $10 per day
Rules: Helmets and goggles required
Consent forms/waivers. If minors, parents must sign.

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The Wilburn Ruffcorn Farm

Central IL. It`s private property that is owned by a man named Wilbur Ruffcorn, but it is open to the public 365 days a year. Most privately owned places shut down to ATVs when hunting season comes in. Mr. Ruffcorn doesn`t. There is approximately 400-500 acres of riding area intermixed among his fields. There are lots of hills to climb, plenty of mud to play in, a nice big rock bottom creek to splash around in, and even a little sand to roost. Not sure how many miles of trails because it is spread out over such a big area. It`s a lot of fun though, and a great place to spend a day riding. The charge is $10.00 per person, although he has been known to give "special" family rates. He has discounted rates for 2 day (primitive) camping also, usually $15.00.
The place is located about 2 miles south of Loraine, IL. From Hwy. 61, turn South on County Road 1500. Follow it about a mile, where it will turn to the East. Another 1/4 mile to the first house on the right. There should be a small sign by the driveway. Pull in and stop at the house.
Wilbur Ruffcorn 1530 N 2500th Ave Loraine, IL 62349 ...Ph: 217-938-2483

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The Bike Barn

Morrison IL.
13524 Black Rd Morrison, IL 61270
HOTLINE: (815) 778-3641
The Bike Barn runs many off road racing events for ATV`s and motorcycles in northern IL. Check out there website for a full detail on all there racing events, schedules and more.
Web site: unitedoffroadracing.com

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Rockport Off-Road Park

Located in Rockport, IL. just 2 miles north of JCT. HWY. 54 and 96, just outside of Rockport. The park has 1600 acres, with the main park consisting of 700 of those acres. They offer riding from the beginner to the advanced ATV rider, along with dirt bikes, Jeeps and SUV`s. They also offer an additional 900 acres for group guided Jeep tours, please check park site for more info on that.
Hours of Operation: Friday through Monday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Rates: Daily rate for an ATV is $15, and yearly passes available.
Rules: Please check website for the full list of rules.
Contact: ParkInfo@RockportOffRoadPark.com, phone 217-437-JEEP(5337).

web site: www.rorp.com
e-mail: Parkinfo@RockportOffRoadPark.com

Hours:
The park is generally closed Monday - Thursday, unless posted otherwise such as holiday weekends and park rentals.
The park will generally be open Fri, Sat, and Sun 9am - 5pm unless posted otherwise
Monday - Thursday the park is available to rent for groups of 5 or more, with a 3 day advanced notice
Monday - Thursday for private events you can rent the entire park for a group of 25 or more

Directions:
From Quincy, take 172 South to Hull, Il, exit Follow hwy 96 south to Rockport, IL go about 1/2 mile south of Rockport then turn left offf Road 2088E and follow the signs.

For off road beginners to hard core, enjoy familly picnics, beautiful scenery and wheelin adventures all in one place

All atv's, dirt bikes and short wheel based SUV's are welcome

The main park has grown from 400 acres to 700 acres of great wheelin terrain. A great placce to test your four wheel drive suv.

We have 700 acres of trail riding open to ATV's, dirtbikes, suvs. This 700 acres has trail areas for all that visit the park.

We also have over 900 more acres to provide scheduled group guided trail riding for SUV"S, Jeeps, etc. This new agreage is just for guided SUV/Jeep trail rides by appt. only.

Fees:
Open trails - ATV's and Dirt Bikes
Individual annual pass $180
Family of 4 annual Pass $350
*annual pass does not include special events
Daily pass - Riders age 15 and older $15
Daily Pass - Riders age 14 and under $10

Open Trails - Short Wheeled SUV"S
Annual pass includes one passenger each visit $240
*annual pass does not include special events

Daily Pass $20
One Passenger no charge
Per passenger over one $5
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Little Egypt

Located in Harrisburg, IL Williamson county, its a strip mine converted to an Off-Road park. There are 400 acres of land available to ride on with over 30 miles in trails, tall hills, Rolling hills, wooded trails, and open land and a MX track to test your skills on.
The park is open sat & sun year `round, weather permitting. 1-618-252-2062
Facilities. Welcome Center
Handicapped accessible. Yes
Cost to ride. $10 per day
Rules: Must wear helmets, eye protection, boots, and long pants.
Call 618-525-6061 or 618-252-3978 for more info
Consent forms/waivers. Must sign a consent form. Underage riders must be supervised.

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Lincoln Trail MotorSports

Located in Casey Illinois. 1-217-932-2041
They have a 215 acre riding area with a MX track and a grass track.
Its a members only park. Membership is $50.00 a year. Members have complete access.
Open all year around , camping is allowed.
They do have special events throughout the year.

www.ltmoffroad.com

Lincoln Trail Motosports Off Road Park is a place for everyone to ride.

LTM is located 5 miles west of Casey, IL on US 40 (between Greenup IL and Casey IL.)

If using I-70 the Greenup exit is 119 and the Casey exit is 129.

With 280 acres to ride on, this Off Road Park gives a club member a large variety of riding terrain. There are woods and trails, as well as the Modern MX track & a European Vintage MX track which we refer to as our Euro Grass Track.

The park is open all year long. Club membership is available at the track for the public.

You no longer have to worry about getting race fuel before you head out. LTM is now offering Sunoco racing fuel for sale at the main building. 110 Octane.

Lincoln Trail Motosports
649 Co Rd 2150E
Casey Il. 62420
217-932-2041, Fax 217-932-9999 Contact Brenda or E-mail - ltm@rr1.net

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Ki Tracks ATV Park

5047 W Pines Rd, Oregon, IL info@kitracksatv.com
Entrance at Summer Fun Recreation (Go-Kart facility). Just East of White Pines State Park. Just 30 miles South of Rockford.

Cross country trails: A scenic ride for varying degrees of abilities. Includes water crossings, some hills and curves, a sweet ride through some very mature pine trees. For the more experienced and daring riders there awaits some hill climbs.

Mud Pit: Large area to just get dirty with us. Change of clothes recommended.

MX track: Looking for a challenging ride, this is the place to be. Adjust your speed, and the track suits those a little less daring as well. The track includes a large table top, many smaller jumps, whoops and burms.

Pee Wee Track: Kids only can ride on this track. Gives those youngsters a chance to sharpen their riding skills with out the grown ups getting in the way.
800` Grass Drag Strip: Open it up here and see what it is like to fly...Quad style that is.

www.KiTracksATV.com
Note: Our Facility is for riders with there own ATV and/or Motorcycles. Because of insurance issues we cannot rent or loan machines to anyone.

Season Passes
Ki Tracks will be offering season passes for the upcoming year. More details on the Hours/Rates page.

NOTICE
On weekends the main track will be closed from approximately 1pm to 2pm for watering and grooming. NO one is allowed on the track at this time!!!

Supercross Track:
Remember, applications must be completed at the office to ride this track, the rest of the park is open to everyone. Anyone on the track without approval will be permanently banned from the facility. NO Exceptions!

Must have experience and a B or better class rider to qualify. NO quads.

This track is private and not to be ridden unless you qualify.

NOTE: This track does not have the same hours as the rest of the park. It is a fair weather supervised track. If you are interested in riding during the week you MUST call for reservations.
Construction images are in the Photo Gallery.
Our facility has limited trails and is mostly motocross style tracks. To find places to ride with trails click the Other Places to Ride link.

5067 W Pines Rd, Oregon, IL
815-238-1829
Info@KiTracksMX.com
Just East of White Pines State Park. 30 miles South of Rockford
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HeartLand Lodge

www.heartlandlodge.com

Located in Nebo Illinois on 1200 acres of rolling hills.
They have a 7500 sq ft lodge that will provide you with 5 star accommodations. A great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
The lodge has 11 regular rooms, 2 theme rooms, a conference room, a great room, and a rec. room.
Meals and nightly Bonfires are included with your nights stay.
Activities include....ATVing, Paintball, Hayrides, Horseback riding, Fishing, hunting, Shooting clays, Volleyball, Golf, Bike riding, Pool table, and MUCH MUCH MORE !!!!
1 person for 1 night (meals included)= $115.00
2 people for 1 night (meals included) = $160.00
1 person for 1 night (no meals) = $50.00
2 people for 1 night (no meals) = $65.00
Call 1-217-734-2526

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Fox Valley Off Road

This place is owned by the same people that put on the Megacross races in Mendota at the Fair Grounds. Fox Valley is located in Wedron just North of Ottawa
They have about 105 acres
The phone number is 815-539-9021, Track #is 815-431-9913
E-Mail address is: wardy@megacross.com

www.foxvalleyoffroad.com

Fox Valley Off Road Information

815.431.9913 (riding park number with answering machine 24/7

our home number.............. 815.539.9021 or e mail us at wardy @foxvalleyoffroad.com

TO use the email address above, take the space out between "wardy" and the @ sign, this helps us eliminate spam and nasty e mails! Thank you.

Directions:

Take Interstate 80 to Route 23 (Ottawa). Then take route 23 North 4 miles til you get to Wedron Road. Then turn right and go east for another 2 miles til you get to the entrance on the right hand side of the road. We are located on the south side of the road and it's a long lane. There is a sign at the entrance of the park. On the highway follow the TDS signs, (Tourist Directional Signs) they are State Blue in color signs. Click here for Map!

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Crooked Creek OHV Riding Area

1 Mile West of Winchester, Illinois on IL RT. 106
217-473-3002 (cellular)
We offer 150 acres of woods and rolling grassland for your riding enjoyment!
Everyone is welcome, but those 16 and under must be accompanied
and supervised by a parent or guardian.

www.crookedcreek4.com

Crooked Creek is just 2 miles west of Winchester, Illinois, on Rt 106, then 6 miles south on the Hillview blacktop. Winchester is north of St. Louis, east of Quincy, west of Springfield, and a long way south of Chicago (but worth the drive!).

Crooked Creek is a family-oriented OHV Riding Club that is open to everyone that wants to come and have a good time and who is willing to follow our rules. You know, like the rules the insurance company wants us to follow? The first time you come, you fill out our club ledger and sign the waiver and get a membership card. From then on, you just show the card and sign the waiver.

We will close the track for your safety on the two weekends of shotgun deer season. Those are the only scheduled closures for the year.

Crooked Creek is open 7 days a week from 8am until dusk or 7pm, whichever comes first. There are usually a bunch of folks around on weekends, but if you would like to ride during the week, just call us and we'll open the gate. We're usually only a minute away. Phone numbers are 217-473-3002 (cellular) or 217-742-3415.

Crooked Creek charges $10 a day per machine, but we're flexible. If you have several machines you want to try out, just let us know. If you just get started and your machine breaks down, we'll try to help you fix it. If that doesn't work, we can work out a partial refund or a free pass for next time. We've been there ourselves! We give a $2 discount for groups of riders (5 and more), and for people who just can't stay away! That's our favorite kind of people!
If you would like to camp, or cook out, that's fine by us. We don't offer much in the way of luxuries yet, but there _is_ an Uncle Bubba's Outhouse, and a Pepsi machine.... and there are restaurants, service stations and a grocery store in Winchester, just a few miles up the road.

OK - here's what we (and our partner, the insurance company) want you to do.
The rules are to keep you safe and in one piece and us happy.
1 - Waivers must be signed before any machines are unloaded
2 - Protective gear (helmets, goggles, protective clothing & heavy shoes) must be worn at all times while operating OHVs
3 - No doubles on any machine unless machine is manufactured for multiple riders
4 - No firearms or other weapons, alcohol or drugs allowed on premises
5 - No wheelies or spinning of tires in the parking area - first gear only
6 - No night riding - all machines will be parked by dusk
7 - All machines must be in good mechanical condition, with properly operating steering, brakes, mufflers and spark arrestors. Management reserves the right to approve or disapprove any vehicles
8 - No draining of any fluids onto the ground from any machine allowed
9 - No littering, no food, beverages, coolers or smoking outside of the parking and picnic areas
10 - Riding allowed only in designated areas within the perimeter-fenced boundary set forth by management - no trespassing onto adjoining property
11 - Riding allowed only within the limits of the rider's abilities
12 - No person under age 16 may operate an OHV with an engine size exceeding 90cc displacement and no person under age 12 may operate an ATV with an engine size exceeding 70cc displacement and then only under parent or legal guardian supervision - Ultimately, parents are the ones responsible for making sure that their children are using machines that fit them!
13 - Self rescue - no towing available
14 - Obey all Danger and Caution signs - these are for your own safety
15 - No trucks or automobiles
See Bulletin Boards for additional information and emergency procedures and numbers
Trespassers will be prosecuted!
Failure to Comply with the Rules will result in Ejection from the Grounds without any Refund!
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Coyote ATV Trail Riders, Inc

Located in Perry county. Coulterville, IL
1-618- 758-2851
Total Acres: 120-130, 250 if they use the horse trails (only on special events)
Miles of trails: 10
Type of terrain: Hills, jumps
Days/hours of operation: 7 days a week
Is it seasonal? No
Facilities: Camping
Handicapped accessible: Yes
Cost to ride. $5 per day or $25 per year
Rules: Helmets and protective clothing are suggested
Consent forms/waivers. If minors, parents must sign.

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Clark County Trails

20482 N. Park Entrance Road
Marshall, IL 62441
1-217-889-3901 Mill Creek Park
There are about 15 miles of trails. Type of terrain. Steep, hilly, goes from easy to extreme . Riding is from sun up to dusk. The trails are open year around . Trails are closed after heavy rains.
Camping is available. Cabins are available for a weekend. They also have other activities.
Facilities. Camping, hunting, and fishing
Handicapped accessible: Basic parts are accessible - the flat land
Cost to ride. In-district = $4 per day, $25 a year
Out-district = $6 per day, $35 a year
Special events: No
Consent forms/waivers. Everyone has to sign a waiver. If underage and the parents are there, parents are asked to sign.