Lewis and Clark Monument Trail
Trail
4.4 mile
7.1 kilometer
loop
100% Singletrack
Intermediate/Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
520'
158 m
Descent: -508' -155 m
High: 1,245' 379 m
Low: 1,016' 310 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 4% (3°)
Max Grade: 22% (12°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Unknown
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“A challenging trail with fast flow, quick drops, and leg burning climbs.”
— Phil Niles
Electric Mountain Bikes
Unknown
Features
-none-
Stay on the trail. Do not take blocked off side trails as some lead to private property.
Overview
Lewis and Clark is one of the first trails in the Omaha area and remains one of the favorites of local riders/hikers/runners alike.
Need to Know
Be prepared for lots of Orb-weaver spider webs crossing the trail in the summer/fall (depending on the year) if you are the first one to ride it that day. They are harmless, but you'll be covered in webs and spiders.
Description
Ride: From the parking lot, head back to the park entrance and take the second trail on the right almost next to the gate to the park. This is the trailhead. The first trail to the right is the trail exit.
Head down the trail and enjoy the trip to the bluff bottom. From here, follow the trail along the tracks to a section of short steep climbs and narrow quick drops.
The trail then climbs up and flies down in loops along the bluff face. At one point you come to a bench placed in memoriam for Tony Naikelis - a trail building pioneer in the area. The bench overlooks Council Bluffs and downtown Omaha in the distance. Take a minute to catch your breath and take in the view.
The last climb will take you out to the trail exit through a long series of tight steep switchbacks. If you have extra energy at the top, hang a hard right back down to the trailhead!
Head down the trail and enjoy the trip to the bluff bottom. From here, follow the trail along the tracks to a section of short steep climbs and narrow quick drops.
The trail then climbs up and flies down in loops along the bluff face. At one point you come to a bench placed in memoriam for Tony Naikelis - a trail building pioneer in the area. The bench overlooks Council Bluffs and downtown Omaha in the distance. Take a minute to catch your breath and take in the view.
The last climb will take you out to the trail exit through a long series of tight steep switchbacks. If you have extra energy at the top, hang a hard right back down to the trailhead!
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Family Friendly, ADA Accessible, Features, Electic Mountain Bikes Allowed, History & Background
Contacts
Local Club: Trails Have Our Respect
May 19, 2019: Omaha Gives!
May 19, 2019: Omaha Gives! Countdown Party
May 19, 2019: Omaha Gives! Social
Land Manager: City of Council Bluffs, IA - Parks and Recreation
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Aug 27, 2019
Matt Ripn
lots of spider webs and some of the jumps come up faster than you may expect. Additionally, I lost my sunglasses.
3.4mi
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0h 40m
Sep 1, 2018
Ben Coulter
1st time at L&C, super fun! Dirt was great, awesome mix of fast downhills, challenging climbs and flow. Lots of technical features and jumps. Awesome!
4.6mi
Nov 3, 2017
Randy Rosado
This trail is freaking awesome!!! My respects to T.H.O.R for making this awesome trail
5.7mi
Oct 22, 2017
Monica Flis
Tough slippery and technical climbs and drops. Had to walk many times due the slippery trail. Would not do it again.
Aug 10, 2017
Aron Gorham
Great conditions helped us enjoy this little gem of a trail network. very fun, flowy, ups and downs, twists and turns. A must near the Omaha Coun...
4.5mi
Jun 22, 2017
Matt Heimerdinger
That whole thing about the orb weavers is apparently true in June too.
Sep 19, 2016
John Arnold
Lots of fun dips and turns. It will definitely make your legs burn! Only con is that the signage was nonexistent so I got lost a couple times
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