Dirksen Park

Trail Conditions

Open

Last updated 3 days agoUpdates are provided directly by trail maintainers.

Weather Conditions

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73°F

Mostly Cloudy

0%4 mph
7 AM

69°F

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9 AM

67°F

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11 AM

66°F

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Last 24h Precipitation (estimated)

0"

Sunrise

10:32 AM

Sunset

1:34 AM

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Overview

Park Hours: 6am to 10pm Parking available at the trailhead. These trails were built primarily by those crazy folks at Little Ade’s Bike Shop, back when BMX was king. Dirksen became famous for its North-Shore style wooden stunts, but they have since been removed. Today it is still revered by mountain bikers and hikers. The trails here offer steep punchy climbs, grinding ascents, 180-degree tight twisty singletrack, some screaming descents, and lots of opportunity to catch air on dirt jumps.

Address

2501 Edgewater Dr

North Pekin, IL 61554

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Weather Policy

Dirksen does not have an official weather policy, but it is recommended to wait at least 24 hours after a rain event to give the trails time to firm up. Please use good judgement and if you are leaving tracks please turn back.

E-bike Policy

Class 1 pedal-assist only, with no throttle, and have a maximum assisted speed of 20 mph

Recommended Routes

intermediate
Spineless Dirksen
Popular route starting from the Independence Park parking lot and and jumping on the trail near the public utilities building. Normally ridden counter-clockwise staying right at the Rollercoasters/Chickenhawk intersection on the first lap, and going left on Chickenhawk on the second lap.
8.2 mi
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Amenities

  • Parking Lot (Free)
  • Trail Map

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