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Trail Ridge

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.0 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. NE
  3. …Western Nebraska
  4. …North Platte
  5. Potters Pasture
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“An intermediate, hilltop trail with beautiful views of cedar-lined canyons. ”

Troy Merritt
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1.3

Miles

2.0

KM
Singletrack

3,020' 920 m

High

2,906' 886 m

Low

52' 16 m

Up

141' 43 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Family Friendly Intermediate trail with terrific views of the area.

Always wear a helmet and ride with a partner. Do not alter any trails.

Description

This trail provides a long stretch of intermediate riding, overlooking miles of canyon country, as it connects from the Trail Ridge junction to the Pump Hill junction. A number of trails can be accessed from the Trail Ridge trail heading in all directions.

Contacts

Local Club: CycleSport Bike Shop

Land Manager: Steve Potter

Shared By:

Troy Merritt with improvements by Luke Rickertsen
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Trail Ratings

  3.0 from 5 votes

#12

in Potters Pasture

#26254

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Trail Rankings

#12

in Potters Pasture

#37

in Nebraska

#26,254

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Potter's Pasture MTB trail - "Trail Ridge" from the East end to the "Hornitos" trailhead.
Aug 18, 2025 near Gothenburg, NE
"Hornitos" top half, to junction with "Ridge" and "Test Loop"
Aug 18, 2025 near Gothenburg, NE
Upper Hornitos is a fun track that stays at a pretty consistent slope, turning around the ridges and valleys.
Jul 22, 2022 near Gothenburg, NE

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Sep 18, 2017
Matt Rich
cow pasture. haha. fun for a cow pasture, but just a cow pasture. would be a lot of fun to campout at though! pretty day 4mi
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