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4,990 ft
Distance
114 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:04:24
Avg time
62 ft
Altitude change
1,133 ft
Altitude min
1,218 ft
Altitude max
1,156 ft
Altitude start
1,217 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-9.5%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
2,408 ft
Distance climb
1,335 ft
Distance down
1,247 ft
Distance flat
00:04:24
Avg time

Overlook Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Platte River State Park
    Louisville, Nebraska
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Nebraska Game and Parks

Takes you west, high on the bluffs above "Eastbound and Down".

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 rides
  • 30 miles average
6 Months
  • 110 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 626 rides
  • Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Apr 25, 2026 @ 7:01am (America/Chicago)
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Apr 5, 2026 @ 4:18pm (America/Chicago)
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Oct 31, 2025 @ 4:08pm (America/Chicago)
Oct 31, 2025
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Installed RGD midway through the climb and de-bermed tread after the catch berm corner
Oct 20, 2025 @ 4:43pm (America/Chicago)
Oct 20, 2025
reporter DIRT: This short section is catching water and rutting. Enhanced RGDs.
Sep 16, 2025 @ 1:57pm (America/Chicago)
Sep 16, 2025
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on Apr 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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        Directions to overlook-434019 trailhead (40.990120, -96.221070)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Overlook

        Where is Overlook located?
        Overlook 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 40.99012, -96.22107.
        How hard is Overlook?
        Overlook is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Overlook?
        Overlook has 114 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,133 ft to 1,218 ft.
        Is Overlook a point to point trail?
        Yes, Overlook is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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