Cowboy Trail route

Name: Cowboy Trail
Address: Norfolk, NE

near Norfolk, NE

187.3 miles

Distance

1,226 ft

Climb

-158 ft

Descent

2,724 ft

High Point

1,069 ft

Altitude change

1,517 ft

Altitude min

1,517 ft

Altitude start

2,585 ft

Altitude end

0.1%

Grade

-1.2%

Grade max

2.3%

Grade min

164 miles

Distance climb

16 miles

Distance down

8 miles

Distance flat

One of the longest Rail Trails, spanning almost 200 miles between the towns of Norfolk and Valentine, follows the old Cowboy Rail Line through native prairie and grassy sand dunes.
Some of the trail is covered in pea gravel and a few short sections are paved, but expect some stretches of washboards and sand. Flat tire protection recommended.

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Detailed Description

Cowboy Trail is a 187 mile less popular easy route located near Norfolk Nebraska. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route climbs 1,226 ft with a max elevation of 2,724 ft then descends -158 ft.

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Stats

Distance

187 miles
Altitude change

1,069 ft
Altitude min

1,517 ft
Altitude start

1,517 ft
Altitude end

2,585 ft
Climb

1,226 ft
Descent

-158 ft
Grade

0.1%
Grade max

-1.2%
Grade min

2.3%
Distance climb

164 miles
Distance down

16 miles
Distance flat

8 miles

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Riding area

Norfolk
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Difficulty rating

Green
Route Type

Point to Point
Bike type

XC, Fat, Gravel
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Easy

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