more stats
840 ft
Distance
-23 ft
Descent
00:01:49
Avg time
-24 ft
Altitude change
1,090 ft
Altitude min
1,114 ft
Altitude max
1,114 ft
Altitude start
1,089 ft
Altitude end
-2.8%
Grade
-12.8%
Grade max
0.5%
Grade min
420 ft
Distance down
299 ft
Distance flat
00:01:49
Avg time

Switch Grass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mandan Park
    Omaha, Nebraska
  • Ref Number
    #100
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #29223 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116730 in E-Biking
    • #374536 in Trail Running
    • #114596 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #28 in Mountain Biking · Nebraska [+]
    • #58 in E-Biking
    • #341 in Trail Running
    • #102 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Omaha Parks

This connector trail with a mild elevation change from the Mt. Vernon Park parking lot to the Mandan Park trail network.

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Faint trailFamily friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 11.0 km average
6 Months
  • 28 rides
  • 12.1 km avg distance
All
  • 78 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Switch Grass Trail Reports

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Jun 25, 2026 @ 5:46pm (America/Chicago)
Jun 25, 2026
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May 27, 2026 @ 1:39pm (America/Chicago)
May 27, 2026
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Helped build rolling grade dips with group
Apr 22, 2026 @ 7:35am (America/Chicago)
Apr 22, 2026
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Sep 22, 2025 @ 2:46pm (America/Chicago)
Sep 22, 2025
 reporter Dirt: The first section of the Mount Vernon Gardens connector Trail has a little bit of rutting . There are rolls, but they should be enhanced to...
Oct 21, 2024 @ 3:36pm
Oct 21, 2024
 DIRT: (Machine Work) This section is rutting out. Build drains.
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on Jun 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switch Grass located?
      Switch Grass is located in Mandan Park, Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Mandan Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.19879, -95.93233.
      ▼ How hard is Switch Grass?
      Switch Grass is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switch Grass?
      The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,090 ft to 1,114 ft.
      ▼ Is Switch Grass a point to point trail?
      Switch Grass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Switch Grass?
      Switch Grass is 840 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switch Grass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Switch Grass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Switch Grass?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Switch Grass are:
      • October (13 activities)
      • June (8 activities)
      • November (7 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Switch Grass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switch Grass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Switch Grass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Switch Grass. The trail is 840 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Switch Grass?
      Switch Grass is a very popular trail. There have been 200 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 454 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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