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Jewel Park Mountain Bike Trail
Bellevue, Nebraska
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
7 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 1/17/12 by GTXC4 |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 5 miles | Global Rank: #660 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Out & Back |
| Ridden: 20 | Wishlist: 8 |
| Avg. Speed: 5.14 mph | Avg. Time: 0hr 53min |
Directions:
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Description: The trail head isn't clearly marked. the gravel roade to your left is the start which is the outter loop. one you come back around and break through the trees into the large field, turn right to go into the inner loop. This brings you back out by where you started. The begining of the trail has a lot of climbing but after that it's fast up and down hills. Watch out for the occasional log. The difficulty runs from beginer to intermediate.
Description: The trail head isn't clearly marked. the gravel roade to your left is the start which is the outter loop. one you come back around and break through the trees into the large field, turn right to go into the inner loop. This brings you back out by where you started. The begining of the trail has a lot of climbing but after that it's fast up and down hills. Watch out for the occasional log. The difficulty runs from beginer to intermediate.
added on February 25, 2008 by 
SIMILAR TRAILS
Riders who liked this mountain bike trail also liked:Platte River in Louisville
Swanson Park in Bellevue
Tranquility in Omaha
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by GTXC4 on October 11, 2011
This was a fun ride, but one climb in particular was frustrating. You can't get momentum because of the turn before it and my tires kept slipping. One reason is the steep incline and another was the leaves. This place is potential for a disaster with the leaves. As others have said, you pick up some serious speed in some spots and the brakes didn't help. So, be careful with that. Watch for the trees and one low one that brushed my Camelback. It was pretty low. Overall, fun and potential for wreckage. I just wish that it had jumps. Enjoy and stay safe.
reviewed by FracturedPixel on June 21, 2011
As a seasoned beginner i love this trail. Of the local Omaha trails that i have visited recently, (Tranquility, Swanson, Jewel and Lewis and Clark) In my opinion Jewel is simply the most over all fun! There are some pretty tough climbs compared to the other trails including one with some pretty technical up hill switch backs (It took me a few attempts to get up these with out stopping) But you are more that rewarded for those climbs by the flowing roller-coaster ride that follows. The highlight is the riding first along the top and then along the bottom of a ridge. The trail is short, but that too is a positive because you can do it again! Jewel can be summed up by: "Its a whole lot of fun packed into a very short run" Note: Lewis and Clark is also fun, but the climbs kick my butt, otherwise the Lewis and Clark trail would probably rate a little higher than jewel for the sheer fact that it has more trail.
* Review edited 6/21/2011
Similar Trail: Swanson/Tranquility
reviewed by Russell934 on February 6, 2011
I have only ridden this park once, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to riding it more in the spring. I am a novice and not in great shape so the climbs were killer in my opinion, but very worth it. Great setting for a ride, with a lot of ups and downs, off camber turns, fast and slow sections. There is a section of the trail near the road that works across a very steep, tall bluff. This section alone was worth the trip. Very fun!
reviewed by pawndream on July 11, 2010
Jewell Park is a pretty good local ride. The trail flow is very well laid out and the trail builders have really maximized on the real estate they had to work with. Excellent flow. There is a good amount of climbing to be had here, but nothing that an average rider can't handle. Beginners might have trouble, but for the most part all of the climbs are middle ringers. I'd rate the level of climbing here a notch above Swanson Park, and maybe a notch below Lewis and Clark. Technical challenges are few and far between at Jewell. There are a few log crossings, but only two are tall enough for the chainring to taste wood. There are also a few uphill, hairpin switchback turns that could be seen as challenging to some. Probably the biggest technical challenge is the speed. This trail rides VERY fast and it is easy to pick up speed in a hurry. Throw in some hairpin turns on a downhill run and the potential is there for wreckage. Also off-camber action. Watch the speed. Skidding has the very real potential to ruin these trails due to the built-in speed. I usually do 2-3 laps here before calling it a day. The biggest downer about this trail is the length. Coming it at around 4 miles total, it does require a few laps to get a good ride in. But it's worth it.
Similar Trail: Swanson Park Lewis and Clark Platte
reviewed by Triple_H on November 14, 2008
Jewel Park is located near Washington St & Combs Rd in Bellevue, NE. Jewel is a newly set gem in the Omaha off road trail system. Trails once abandoned have been given new life by Nebraska and Iowa riders hungry for more trails. A five mile loop incorporates gear crushing climbs, technical bike handling, and fast flowing descents. The first quarter of the trail is difficult, but don\\\'t be intimidated because the fast flowing single track awaits. Enjoy Jewel, it stands apart from the other trails, but adds to the need of more trails in the metro area
reviewed by Brent_Proulx on September 5, 2008
The best way to ride this trail is to head west from the parking lot (across the grassy area) and look for one of two trailheads: there is an uphill climb on loose rock to the left (this is the best way to get to the inner trail) or go straight to the far side of the grassy area to find the trailhead for the outer, more technical track. Both trails come out by the main road. This is one of the best trails in the Omaha/CB area; it's quick, fast (very fast in parts), some good climbs, and a few good technical features. The trails are not marked very well but they are easy enough to follow. The first part of the inner trail winds through the woods right next to the parking lot and you can easily top out above 20mph if you hit the right lines. There are 3-4 families of deer in this area too and they are very brave so if you like wildlife up close and personal, bring a camera. Both loops can be done in under 30 minutes if you ride them straight through.
Similar Trail: Swanson Park - Bellevue
reviewed by habits_76 on July 11, 2008
Great single track riding, has some difficult climbs but the downhills are worth the extra effort.
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