more stats
4,734 ft
Distance
93 ft
Climb
-103 ft
Descent
00:05:37
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
1,166 ft
Altitude min
1,219 ft
Altitude max
1,219 ft
Altitude start
1,211 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-16.4%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
2,106 ft
Distance climb
1,893 ft
Distance down
735 ft
Distance flat
00:05:37
Avg time

Otoe Coaster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Platte River State Park
    Louisville, Nebraska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Nebraska Game and Parks

Relatively easy loop, a blue/green trail with optional features. Ideal for beginners who think Gateway is too easy. This trail starts and ends near the TeePee Parking Lot.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 158 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 822 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Otoe Coaster Trail Reports

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Sep 22, 2026 @ 10:54am (America/Chicago)
Sep 22, 2026
 reporter Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Sep 16, 2026 @ 9:45pm (America/Chicago)
Sep 16, 2026
 reporter
Debermed a downhill portion of Otoe that was holding water and making the trail choppy due to erosion. Added a RGD to influence water runoff
Aug 21, 2026 @ 9:11am (America/Chicago)
Aug 21, 2026
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Finished drains and tread compaction after a night of drying
Aug 20, 2026 @ 6:51pm (America/Chicago)
Aug 20, 2026
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Repaired erosion on the small step down landing, installed RGd at the bottom and restored the RGd above the feature as well
Aug 14, 2026 @ 7:00pm (America/Chicago)
Aug 14, 2026
 reporter
Fixed erosion in the step up face on the Otoe beginning section
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on Sep 22, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.49 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Otoe Coaster located?
      Otoe Coaster is located in Platte River State Park, Louisville, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Platte River State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.99121, -96.227.
      ▼ How hard is Otoe Coaster?
      Otoe Coaster is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Otoe Coaster?
      Otoe Coaster has 93 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 103 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,166 ft to 1,219 ft.
      ▼ Is Otoe Coaster a point to point trail?
      Yes, Otoe Coaster is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Otoe Coaster?
      Otoe Coaster is 4,734 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Otoe Coaster?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Otoe Coaster. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Otoe Coaster?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Otoe Coaster are:
      • July (92 activities)
      • June (84 activities)
      • August (81 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Otoe Coaster? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Otoe Coaster are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Otoe Coaster?
      The estimated time to ride Otoe Coaster is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 4,734 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Otoe Coaster?
      Otoe Coaster is a very popular trail. There have been 3,064 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,415 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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