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1,099 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
00:01:50
Avg time
52 ft
Altitude change
1,147 ft
Altitude min
1,199 ft
Altitude max
1,147 ft
Altitude start
1,201 ft
Altitude end
4.8%
Grade
1.6%
Grade max
16%
Grade min
1,099 ft
Distance climb
00:01:50
Avg time

Red Oak Return Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Platte River State Park
    Louisville, Nebraska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Nebraska Game and Parks

Gentle climbing trail back to the top

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 65 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 376 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Apr 5, 2026 @ 4:18pm (America/Chicago)
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Aug 8, 2025 @ 9:46am
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Sep 20, 2024 @ 5:53pm
Sep 20, 2024
 Hero dirt
Aug 6, 2024 @ 2:52pm
Aug 6, 2024
 Good dirt/gravel
Aug 3, 2024 @ 9:55am
Aug 3, 2024
 Raked and cleared debris.
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on Apr 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Red Oak Return

        ▼ Where is Red Oak Return located?
        Red Oak Return 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 40.99716, -96.1931.
        ▼ How hard is Red Oak Return?
        Red Oak Return is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Oak Return?
        Red Oak Return has 52 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,147 ft to 1,199 ft.
        ▼ Is Red Oak Return a point to point trail?
        Red Oak Return is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Red Oak Return?
        Red Oak Return is 1,099 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Oak Return?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Oak Return. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Red Oak Return?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Red Oak Return are:
        • October (14 activities)
        • September (7 activities)
        • July (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Red Oak Return? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Oak Return are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Oak Return?
        The estimated time to ride Red Oak Return is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,099 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Red Oak Return?
        Red Oak Return is a very popular trail. There have been 1,464 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,680 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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