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Swanson Park Mountain Bike Trail
Bellevue, Nebraska
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
4 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 1/31/12 by GTXC4 |
Difficulty:  Beginner |
| Length: 6 miles | Global Rank: #1443 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 38 | Wishlist: 13 |
| Avg. Speed: 5.8 mph | Avg. Time: 0hr 55min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +108/-331 ft |
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Description: Swanson Park serves up about 6 miles of flowing singletrack with a little something for everyone. Numerous ramped log crossings, mini-jumps, dips, and gravity cavities await you here. The trails are not overly technical, and there is no serious climbing to be had here, but it is fun nonetheless. The recommended route is to start at the trailhead and follow the singletrack adjacent to the playground into the woods. As soon as you hit the woods there is an immediate left you want to take. Take the left and climb into the woods. From here on out the route is fairly well marked (look for signs attached to trees) and you won't have to think about where the trail goes until you finally cross the Fire Department access road. Cross the road and take the uphill section to your left. Once again, as soon as you take this left, the trail does the scouting work for you.
added on August 25, 2004 by guest
Description: Swanson Park serves up about 6 miles of flowing singletrack with a little something for everyone. Numerous ramped log crossings, mini-jumps, dips, and gravity cavities await you here. The trails are not overly technical, and there is no serious climbing to be had here, but it is fun nonetheless. The recommended route is to start at the trailhead and follow the singletrack adjacent to the playground into the woods. As soon as you hit the woods there is an immediate left you want to take. Take the left and climb into the woods. From here on out the route is fairly well marked (look for signs attached to trees) and you won't have to think about where the trail goes until you finally cross the Fire Department access road. Cross the road and take the uphill section to your left. Once again, as soon as you take this left, the trail does the scouting work for you.
added on August 25, 2004 by guest 
SIMILAR TRAILS
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by GTXC4 on October 21, 2011
I ride this trail the most, pretty frequently. It is great for beginners and intermediate alike. There is a little of everything here. Not too technical really. I really appreciate the layout and how well this trail is maintained. The organization THOR does a great job taking care of this trail as well. I recommend trying this place out. There is potential for air on this trail if you shoot for it. Also, some nice whoops with climbs at the end. You'll enjoy "gettin' after it on these". There are some areas where people have made trails that cut through or around. Don't worry because these are really slim and noticeable. You won't have a problem sticking to the trail. You'll see some friendly deer on the evenings. This is a nice family area with a playground park too. Enjoy and take care.
* Review edited 10/25/2011
reviewed by Russell934 on February 6, 2011
This is a fun ride. The terrain is far from flat but there were not any really steep elevation changes so I would say this is an easy ride for most. The trail has alot of very fun elements to it, including several little bridges crossing a small creek. Some of the long, fast downhills had a staircase effect to them. In some places, the trees get pretty close to the trail so I had several near misses and a couple of knuckle busting excursions, but I thought it was more fun than dangerous. The majority of this trail is in the woods, but a section does meander out into a meadow.
reviewed by bproulx on July 19, 2007
For a great afternoon ride for riders of all skill levels, there is no better trail in the Omaha area. Most of the trail is smooth and even with minimal rutting and tree roots (which plague other trails in the area). A few great downhill sections allow one to gain some good speed without feeling like you're going to hit a tree around the next corner.
Similar Trail: Platte River State Park
reviewed by woodiebikes777 on March 21, 2005
This is a good trail to take a beginner or kids to. It is a fun trail to ride, and not too technical so as to discourage people.
Similar Trail: For a harder and better ride in the omaha area try Platte River, and Lewis and Clark
