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1,516 ft
Distance
81 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:03:08
Avg time
57 ft
Altitude change
1,116 ft
Altitude min
1,199 ft
Altitude max
1,142 ft
Altitude start
1,198 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
31%
Grade min
719 ft
Distance climb
669 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:03:08
Avg time

Swamp White Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Platte River State Park
    Louisville, Nebraska
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #77281 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Nebraska Game and Parks

Uphill back to the summit of the east side. Switchbacks, 3 skinny bridges, and a unique, historic Oak Tree used by native's to signal a trail and water source. DO NOT CLIMB ON THE TREE - there are only 3 left in the state of Nebraska.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 32 miles average
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  • 45 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 323 rides
  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Apr 5, 2026 @ 7:47pm (America/Chicago)
Apr 5, 2026
Tree Down
Apr 5, 2026 @ 4:18pm (America/Chicago)
Apr 5, 2026
Mar 20, 2026 @ 6:34pm (America/Chicago)
Mar 20, 2026
WOOD: 3rd Skinny on Swamp White has split
Aug 8, 2025 @ 9:46am
Aug 8, 2025
Minor vegetation growing into the trail.
Nov 26, 2024 @ 4:24pm
Nov 26, 2024
reporter DIRT: This section is a little steep and cupping. Existing RGDs need to be enhanced.
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on Apr 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.69 (5 votes)
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        Directions to swamp-white trailhead (40.997160, -96.193110)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Swamp White

        Where is Swamp White located?
        Swamp White 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 40.99716, -96.19311.
        How hard is Swamp White?
        Swamp White is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Swamp White?
        Swamp White has 81 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,116 ft to 1,199 ft.
        Is Swamp White a point to point trail?
        Swamp White is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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