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1.5 miles
Distance
107 ft
Climb
-107 ft
Descent
00:10:43
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
1,163 ft
Altitude min
1,201 ft
Altitude max
1,199 ft
Altitude start
1,201 ft
Altitude end
-15.4%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
2,982 ft
Distance climb
2,766 ft
Distance down
2,067 ft
Distance flat
00:10:43
Avg time

Van Dorn Park Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Van Dorn Park
    Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #190147 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Lincoln Parks & Recreation

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AI Generated Description

Van Dorn Park Loop is a 2 mile popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Lincoln Nebraska. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 107 ft green climb. It features berm and jump. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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Van Dorn Park Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 3, 2026 @ 12:56pm (America/Chicago)
Sep 3, 2026
Trail is gtg.
May 1, 2026 @ 10:40pm (America/Chicago)
May 1, 2026
reporter Dirt: Trail is clear and freshly mowed. Looking good. There are a couple of spots that have existed for a while that need RGDs cut or rerouted.
Apr 6, 2026 @ 8:31am (America/Chicago)
Apr 6, 2026
The trail is in great shape!
Feb 9, 2026 @ 3:01pm (America/Chicago)
Feb 9, 2026
Some soft and muddy sections in the shade and lower areas, but most of the trail is dry and even dusty loose. If decent weather stays around, the...
Oct 30, 2025 @ 4:28pm (America/Chicago)
Oct 30, 2025
reporter Van Dorn is looking good. Hero dirt. No trees down. Fresh dirt features to ride.
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on Sep 3, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      DirtLord7 DirtLord7
      This is a great trail. It has beginner flow and some really smooth jumps in there too
      tacoassassin tacoassassin
      Shorter course that is a work in progress. Great for beginners and a quick ride. A couple of jumps in there to make it interesting.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Van Dorn Park Loop located?
      Van Dorn Park Loop is located in Van Dorn Park, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Van Dorn Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.78161, -96.70743.
      How hard is Van Dorn Park Loop?
      Van Dorn Park Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      What is the elevation gain for Van Dorn Park Loop?
      Van Dorn Park Loop has 107 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 107 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,163 ft to 1,201 ft.
      How long is Van Dorn Park Loop?
      Van Dorn Park Loop is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Van Dorn Park Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Van Dorn Park Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Van Dorn Park Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Van Dorn Park Loop are:
      • August (11 activities)
      • October (6 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Van Dorn Park Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Van Dorn Park Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Van Dorn Park Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Van Dorn Park Loop is approximately 11 minutes. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      How busy is Van Dorn Park Loop?
      Van Dorn Park Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 247 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 749 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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