Dirt Bike Trails
Near Ruma, Illinois

This trail starts as an unmaintained trail, light gravel/dirt, and turns into an all-dirt road. Along this road, you will not only have a beautiful drive through the woods but will also be welcomed with much wildlife. Towards the end of this trail, you will come to multiple water/mud holes of unknow...
Learn more about Miller Chapel FSR 2501

This is a maintained gravel road with an occasional flat natural rock sticking up in the middle of the road. This trail features beautiful tall pines and areas you can see for miles. The road leads up a steep grade that may include washboards and mild washes when the season is wet and conditions are...
Learn more about Natural Bridge Road

This road is the start and continuation of Central Pond FSR 2144. This road starts with a small creek crossing and continues uphill with a shallow rutted road. At the top of the hill, it opens up and it is a beautiful drive on top of the hills. There are a couple of small cutouts that would make goo...
Learn more about Central School FSR 2100

This trail starts as a light gravel/dirt two-track. About 100 feet in is an uphill section with shallow washouts. As you get to the top of the hill, it becomes a little soft. Some of this road will be slightly overgrown as well. There is a little cut-out that would make a good campsite. As you conti...
Learn more about South Windy FSR 3304

On the northern portion of the park, this can take you from the back of the lake over to Ridge Road or also back towards the beginning of the lake shore loop. It can spur off into a few side trails, and a couple of them have some nasty mud holes, so be mindful. One hole specifically will swallow a r...
Learn more about Heinke Hills

If you're starting from the Ridge Road side of the trail, you'll be met with a pretty nasty washout. Depending on which side of the wash you're on, there is one bypass. This is a relatively moderate trail with a few technical spots, taking you through the hollows and hills deep down off the mountain...
Learn more about Happy Hollow

At the northern part of the park, you can find some muddy trails, deep ruts, and nasty holes waiting for those willing to see if they can work through them. Going from Brandon's Cut to Heinke Hills, this trail is fun and features a large rock, hence the trail's name.
Learn more about The Rock

Starting at the top ridge just before Happy Hollow, you'll find a nasty washout followed by the main ridge, where you'll find Uncle and other trail heads. As you make your way north, you'll see the big barn (good to take note in case any assistance is needed) while visiting the park. Lots of differe...
Learn more about Ridge Run North

This track is an easy ride down to the lake at Pruitt Mountain. You're encouraged to swim and enjoy the lake and camp area year-round. The turnaround and back half of the lake loop can be tricky; depending on the weather, it can be very slick back there. Be cautious.
Learn more about Lake Shore Loop

For the real “overlanders,” this trail pushes the limits of most full-size trucks. Whether you take the loop forward or backward, it presents its own challenges. Expect over 3-foot washouts, very large rocks, and very steep climbs along the way. Truly a hardcore test for any off-road vehicle
Learn more about Overland Oasis

Also spurring off of Ridge Road, this trail is a bit more on the moderate side, but will run relatively parallel with Happy Hollow, but with a bit more hills. Keep in mind the spurs off the trail, as some can lead into some nasty hills, so be mindful of the map.
Learn more about Happy Hills

The second half of the eastern escape is a much more modest climb up to the main ridge. Starting from the T at Wow Cut Through. The left takes you up the mountain a little more before leveling out. You'll find moderate obstacles and loose climbs, but nothing too much beyond that.
Learn more about Eastern Upper

This is a rather long trail, but this lower section of eastern escape starts at the T intersection of upper eastern and the Wow Cut Through. Starting from the Cut Through to the right, you'll make your way steeply down the mountain into some nasty washouts, leveling out for a little then taking you ...
Learn more about Eastern Lower

Coming right off the main ridge, you're met with an immediate rock drop famous for ripping mufflers off low clearance rigs. Take it slow and be mindful of your line, and you'll manage just fine. There is a tree down on the left line, stay right, and there are two line choices for the downhill. The r...
Learn more about Finn's Muff

This cut-through trail, although mild, can still be tricky, especially at the beginning of the 'wow' side. It'll come into an awkward drop-in; be mindful of speed and angle at this drop-in. Depending on the wheel base and overall height of your rig, it can feel pretty hairy. Beyond that, it is relat...
Learn more about Wow Cut to Eastern

As expected, with the area you're looking at, some pretty major rocks and technical wheeling. You'll work your way up the trail, typically from the bottom, while working through some obstacles. Be mindful of this area during events, as it can be very busy with large rigs and lots of spectators.
Learn more about Side Piece Wow

Short but a handful decent little side trail that you can try your hand at reasonably sized rocks and a decent climb that can give you a little something to do if you're waiting for folks coming up Wow or the other rock obstacles in the surrounding area. Be mindful of traffic in this area during eve...
Learn more about Wow Side Quest 1

In the wow section of the park, this trail will test your rig's ability to not only rock climb but also maneuver over big gardens that are very capable of body damage for less capable rigs. The trail is very steep; be mindful of rigs that may be throwing large rocks as they pedal up the mountain.
Learn more about Owen Wowson

The name says it all, WOW is absolutely the most legendary trail/obstacle consisting of monster rocks after rock, you'll work your way up layer by layer, getting harder as you reach the top. This is not for the faint of heart and truly an absolute doozy for the baddest of rigs. Be extremely mindful ...
Learn more about WOW

Wow Express is a beautiful trail leading you to an even more beautiful ridge on the mountain, where you'll find wow and a few other very gnarly obstacles. There are a few rock obstacles along the way and a few steeper sections. Closer to the bottom, be mindful of the loose rocks.
Learn more about Wow Express

This trail starts as an unmaintained trail, light gravel/dirt, and turns into an all-dirt road. Along this road, you will not only have a beautiful drive through the woods but will also be welcomed with much wildlife. Towards the end of this trail, you will come to multiple water/mud holes of unknow...
Learn more about Miller Chapel FSR 2501

This is a maintained gravel road with an occasional flat natural rock sticking up in the middle of the road. This trail features beautiful tall pines and areas you can see for miles. The road leads up a steep grade that may include washboards and mild washes when the season is wet and conditions are...
Learn more about Natural Bridge Road

This road is the start and continuation of Central Pond FSR 2144. This road starts with a small creek crossing and continues uphill with a shallow rutted road. At the top of the hill, it opens up and it is a beautiful drive on top of the hills. There are a couple of small cutouts that would make goo...
Learn more about Central School FSR 2100

This trail starts as a light gravel/dirt two-track. About 100 feet in is an uphill section with shallow washouts. As you get to the top of the hill, it becomes a little soft. Some of this road will be slightly overgrown as well. There is a little cut-out that would make a good campsite. As you conti...
Learn more about South Windy FSR 3304

This trail starts as an unmaintained trail, light gravel/dirt, and turns into an all-dirt road. Along this road, you will not only have a beautiful drive through the woods but will also be welcomed with much wildlife. Towards the end of this trail, you will come to multiple water/mud holes of unknow...
Learn more about Miller Chapel FSR 2501

This is a maintained gravel road with an occasional flat natural rock sticking up in the middle of the road. This trail features beautiful tall pines and areas you can see for miles. The road leads up a steep grade that may include washboards and mild washes when the season is wet and conditions are...
Learn more about Natural Bridge Road

This road is the start and continuation of Central Pond FSR 2144. This road starts with a small creek crossing and continues uphill with a shallow rutted road. At the top of the hill, it opens up and it is a beautiful drive on top of the hills. There are a couple of small cutouts that would make goo...
Learn more about Central School FSR 2100

This trail starts as a light gravel/dirt two-track. About 100 feet in is an uphill section with shallow washouts. As you get to the top of the hill, it becomes a little soft. Some of this road will be slightly overgrown as well. There is a little cut-out that would make a good campsite. As you conti...
Learn more about South Windy FSR 3304