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1,181 ft
Distance
-91 ft
Descent
00:03:15
Avg time
-91 ft
Altitude change
1,072 ft
Altitude min
1,165 ft
Altitude max
1,165 ft
Altitude start
1,073 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-17.1%
Grade max
2.2%
Grade min
16 ft
Distance climb
856 ft
Distance down
308 ft
Distance flat
00:03:15
Avg time

Sandstone Sender Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Platte River State Park
    Louisville, Nebraska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Nebraska Game and Parks

Challenging fast and jump-oriented downhill only trail. Bike-optimized features. Originally built as fall-line trail in 2021, it was re-vamped in 2024 to improve flow and reduce erosion.

Access Info

Pedal up Wild Turkey Trail about 1/2 mile after Decker Creek Bridge. Look for the drop in to the right. It will be a hard right turn.

Disclaimer

Always walk and pre-ride as feature conditions change daily.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 57 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 256 rides
  • Last: Jun 14, 2026
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May 26, 2026 @ 5:19pm (America/Chicago)
May 26, 2026
 Dirt is good today!!
May 20, 2026 @ 4:37pm (America/Chicago)
May 20, 2026
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Repaired erosion from heavy rains on lower table top
May 18, 2026 @ 1:21pm (America/Chicago)
May 18, 2026
 reporter
Repaired landing for the first shark fin & table feature after heavy rains
Apr 27, 2026 @ 5:16pm (America/Chicago)
Apr 27, 2026
 reporter
Water was beginning to run through the RGDs on a few downs, restored them and opened up drains to prevent larger erosion lines
Apr 22, 2026 @ 9:46am (America/Chicago)
Apr 22, 2026
 It is a bit dusty but dirt is about perfect
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Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sandstone Sender

        ▼ Where is Sandstone Sender located?
        Sandstone Sender 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 40.99262, -96.20088.
        ▼ How hard is Sandstone Sender?
        Sandstone Sender is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sandstone Sender?
        The trail has 91 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,072 ft to 1,165 ft.
        ▼ Is Sandstone Sender a point to point trail?
        Yes, Sandstone Sender is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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