Stone Creek Falls – Lincoln Journal Tower loop from Platte River State Park

Mountain biking trails

United States

Nebraska

Cass County

Stone Creek Falls – Lincoln Journal Tower loop from Platte River State Park

Hard

3.1

(8)

riders

Stone Creek Falls – Lincoln Journal Tower loop from Platte River State Park

01:52

19.2km

300m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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791 m

Stone Creek Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The falls are the most popular section of the park, expect to see many other visitors. The falls are semicircular and for a ring around a pool that flows into scenic Stone Creek.

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3.91 km

Otoe Coaster

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

A very fun trail, some of my favorites on the west side. The surface is hard and fast but knobs don’t really bite, lean in!. There are some steep ups and downs that are really fast and fun. A few jumps with long clear landings.

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9.60 km

Lincoln Journal Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the observation tower you are treated to a panorama of the river and surrounding forest. The tower is eleven stories high and has a wide accommodating platform at the top with 360 degree views.

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10.4 km

Owens Crossing.

Highlight • Bridge

A nice spot for a break between the two riding areas. Grass, shade, picnic tables.

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15.3 km

For the brave

Highlight • MTB Park

A little section for the stuntmen. A few different lines and two wall rides for those who like going parallel to earth. Hard packed trails get you plenty of speed. Caution, help is a long way off.

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17.5 km

Platte River State Park Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

The east side of the park is more geared to mountain bikers and features a challenging network of flowing singletrack. In 2012 an additional 46 acres of trails were completed on this side of the park. A skills track near the trailhead will help test riders ability before hitting the rest of the trails.

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17.6 km

Bathroom, bike repair stand and tire pump

Highlight • Rest Area

Pump works on presta and schrader. All the tools you might need.

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17.7 km

Platte River mountain biking trails

Highlight • MTB Park

The eastern half of Platte River State Park has many highly rated mountain biking trails that may also be used by mindful hikers. The trails crisscross over one another and it is difficult to follow any specific path, but if you keep an eye on the map you won't get lost. There are plenty of small trails that let you customize the duration of your hike.

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19.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

4.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

6.61 km

675 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

October 9, 2023,Platte River State Park.

A challenging ride. Many places were as steep as a roller coaster with a climb just as high on the other side. Full gas on the way down to avoid the push on the way up!