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1,640 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-73 ft
Descent
00:01:35
Avg time
-62 ft
Altitude change
1,120 ft
Altitude min
1,188 ft
Altitude max
1,184 ft
Altitude start
1,122 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-20.1%
Grade max
10.7%
Grade min
525 ft
Distance climb
863 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:01:35
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Tomahawk 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
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #101635 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Nebraska Game and Parks

Hard and fast downhill that ties into River Run

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 36 miles average
6 Months
  • 61 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 473 rides
  • Last: Jun 17, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Tomahawk

        Where is Tomahawk located?
        Tomahawk 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 40.99198, -96.22856.
        How hard is Tomahawk?
        Tomahawk is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.8%.
        What is the elevation gain for Tomahawk?
        Tomahawk has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 73 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,120 ft to 1,188 ft.
        Is Tomahawk a point to point trail?
        Yes, Tomahawk is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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