[91explorer]

heard of one in rockford goin up in 06, no word tho, and its 09, funny huh? lol im building my explorer and wanna have fun, beat the piss outa it, fix it nice, and then have more fun while not beating the piss outa it, lol. does anyone know of a damn trail in the northern illinois area, im in wonder lake, il, and thats by woodstock, harvard, huntly, johnsburg, richmond, i can go on all day and not laeave 30 miles!
thanks guys

 

[Yetti]

your kinda in the same boat as Michigan, all our trails are in the north even though the state passed legislation 10 years ago to build a southern michigan riding area (they need 450+ acres) . worse yet we lost our right to ride in our rec areas which are all over back in `91. so as far as Illinois goes I really don't know what your up againest other then your government has issues

 

[Cooter]

The Cliffs

 

[chevy79k5]

clifs or badlands there is also some trails in crystal lake off 31

 

[Bton]

I'm movine to Crystal Lake. Where are these trails you speak of. I've looked on Google maps in satalite view and thought I found some. Do you have to enter at a warehouse or apartment complex thing? that's what it looked like to me. and it looked like there was a sand pit.

 

[chevy79k5]

i ant been to them befor i have just been told that they are off 31 by the old fokes home.

 

[Mug_face]

Wondering if any one found those trails off 31. I did happen to find some in barrtlet that are pretty nice.

 

[cesarcal]

I am in the same boat would like to go have a little fun but dont want to make the 2- 6 hour trek to The Cliffs or The badlands. Anyone know where else there may be something up in this area?

 

[Chuckler3]

interested as well..

 

[chevy79k5]

the trails in crystal lake are no good. i have come to find out the hard way that it isnot open to public. but they are nice trails. there are also some more in north chicago off rt41 acrose frome full moon resterant.

 

[cesarcal]

I have been to the ones on rte 41 once but that was a few years ago when the jeep I now own was my brothers. My biggest concern now is if it is legal to go back there?

 

[chevy79k5]

i have never got in any trouble back there and i ahve gona back sence i was 16 now 25. so im not realy sure

 

[2010jeeper]

Hey

somebody in here said they got caught up at the trails in Crystal Lake??? what was the penalty for being out there?? if it isnt to harsh its worth the shot in going up there for the day!! :woot::woot:

 

[chevy79k5]

its was $350 each person they were trustpassing tickets. IT IS NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC AND THE COPS DO WATCH IT>

 

[88Chev]

heard of one in rockford goin up in 06, no word tho, and its 09, funny huh? lol im building my explorer and wanna have fun, beat the piss outa it, fix it nice, and then have more fun while not beating the piss outa it, lol. does anyone know of a damn trail in the northern illinois area, im in wonder lake, il, and thats by woodstock, harvard, huntly, johnsburg, richmond, i can go on all day and not laeave 30 miles!
thanks guys

Hey, I found a spot outside of Rockford, near belvedere. Travel down Newburg Rd., heading to Belvedere and after about 15 minutes or so of driving down, you will see a little sign on the side of the road, with a gravel driveway and a beaten up house. That house is abandoned, and so are the like 10 barns on the property. There are trails running ALL THE WAY back into the woods and forest, where you are no where near the road, so you do not have to worry. And the trails keep going, and there are a few dips with puddles I took my gf's tracker through. There is another spot down the road, but it floods bad. You better go with a second person...I'm taking my truck this weekend, So anyone can feel free to message me if they are in the area.

If you message me back, I go out to Rockford on the weekends. I am actually going out there on Saturday, to see my gf and my daughter. Text me at (847)343-1770, and we can meet up and I'll show you where it's at.

 

[88Chev]

I'm movine to Crystal Lake. Where are these trails you speak of. I've looked on Google maps in satalite view and thought I found some. Do you have to enter at a warehouse or apartment complex thing? that's what it looked like to me. and it looked like there was a sand pit.

Yes. BUT!! BE WARNED. The off road spot is HUUUUGE!! Yet the No Trespassing signs are HUGE too...It's 350 dollars if you are caught. It's called, "The Fountains". You can enter off Rt. 176 at SEVERAL areas, or off of Rt. 31 as well, in multiple areas. But there are huge fines now.....My friend found out the hard way.

 

[Navy99tahoe]

Full Moon

the trails in crystal lake are no good. i have come to find out the hard way that it isnot open to public. but they are nice trails. there are also some more in north chicago off rt41 acrose frome full moon resterant.

I've seen the opening to those trails at 41 and 137 (i live right next to it in forrestal housing) and wanted to go back there but didnt know how far back it went. i looked at it on google earth and it looks like it goes about a mile and a half then theres train tracks and a golf course. is there more back there that just a short level trail?

 

[Navy99tahoe]

hey guys from northern Illinois we should all get together and head out to the cliff some weekend in July or august. i just got into 4X4 driving and i really want to get some dirt on my tires but as we can all see there inst anywhere we can go near here without worrying about getting a ticket. does any one know of a club in our area for off road fiends?

 

[BlackCat914]

hey guys from northern Illinois we should all get together and head out to the cliff some weekend in July or august. i just got into 4X4 driving and i really want to get some dirt on my tires but as we can all see there inst anywhere we can go near here without worrying about getting a ticket. does any one know of a club in our area for off road fiends?

I'm game. I still want to check out that place off of RT41, too.

 

[jmjargz]

Hey, I found a spot outside of Rockford, near belvedere. Travel down Newburg Rd., heading to Belvedere and after about 15 minutes or so of driving down, you will see a little sign on the side of the road, with a gravel driveway and a beaten up house. That house is abandoned, and so are the like 10 barns on the property. There are trails running ALL THE WAY back into the woods and forest, where you are no where near the road, so you do not have to worry. And the trails keep going, and there are a few dips with puddles I took my gf's tracker through. There is another spot down the road, but it floods bad. You better go with a second person...I'm taking my truck this weekend, So anyone can feel free to message me if they are in the area.

If you message me back, I go out to Rockford on the weekends. I am actually going out there on Saturday, to see my gf and my daughter. Text me at (847)343-1770, and we can meet up and I'll show you where it's at.

wondering where the trails are?? last time I was in Belvedere I stopped by where your description was and it was just farm plants