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I rode the trail on Jul 27 from Nebraska City to Peru. I started at Lied Lodge, which is about 8 miles NW of the Arbor Station trailhead. It was a nice ride, those 8 miles across Nebraska City and out into the countryside. The trailhead is marked and easy to find. The first 6 miles or so of the trail are heavily wooded. Surface was fine, though there is more than a little forest debris to contend with. South of R Road the trail crosses planted fields to the town of Peru. Here the trail was more of a double track fire road than a crushed limestone trail, but I found it really enjoyable to ride. It was a very hot day so I didn't go past Peru. On the way back, I took gravel roads (mostly South 70th Road) and it was a real joyride. Hero gravel, fast and firm. Lots of climbing too. Nice vistas. I read some comments where people complained about the surface, but I found it enjoyable. You can ride the section I rode on a gravel bike with 40 mm tires, but after reading those reviews I opted for my Surly Grappler with 2.6" Vittoria Mezcals and they ate it up. I'm not disappointed with my choice. If you go, you'll have a lot more fun if you have realistic expectations. The trail doesn't get as much love as some do, but that's not necessarily a bad thing provided you are on the right kind of bike and looking for that kind of adventure. I give it 5 stars, because I had a really good time cycling here.
We started at the north end and rode to Peru and found out the trail has been closed south of Peru for a few months because of a wildfire and standing burnt trees next to the trail. While it is only closed to honey creek the route around on county roads to get to Brownville adds quite a bit of climbing.
The trail is really nice. It is very quiet without any crowds. I rode from Council Bluffs to Shenandoah and only saw a few people on the entire trail. One thing that surprised me was how little water was available on the trail. In rode 45 miles of the trail and did not see a single water fountain or bottle filler the entire time. I had to buy water at Casey’s to fill my bottles.
Super windy this week. Tree down covering trail at Malvern so we went the other direction. Lots of twigs and branches down that way too. Ride with caution.
If you take it do it from Peru to Brownsville. I did it from Neb City all the way to Brownsville and the first part was not maintained at all and then a boring 5 miles thru a farm. In Peru they have a nice bathroon if it was open. I get real mad knowing these trail town get money to maintain this stuff yet allot do nothing especially in Nebraska. Once again no trash cans, bathrooms and honestly except Brownsville no real towns to speak of and it was a long ride when you have to do it there and back. I think Peru to Brownsville if fixed up and maintained could host some cool biking events and add some running events in it. Its got some nice views.
Went from Peru to Brownville. Definitely more utilized than Brownville to end.
You need to take this trail off the app. The worst trail in America may be the world. God bless you all.
Shenandoah to Malvern. We rode in significant wind (35 mph gusts). We could feel it in the openings and braced for it, but protected by the trees otherwise. Lots of twigs down and one tree down. Had to be mindful of what you were riding over. Surface otherwise was really nice. We were the only riders on the trail in April.
I rode trail from most farthest southern point to Brownville. The trail is not there. Bridge you cross is sketchy. Hopeful that Brownville to Peru is better.
Camped in our motorhome at Boehner Park, campground in Malvern. Only 100 yards from the campground to the trail. Day number one we rode north from Malverne to Silver city. 16 miles round-trip. Day number two, we rode Malverne to Shenandoah. 48 miles round-trip. Majority of the sections we rode were tree covered. Great for the shade, but the trail was soft and rotted, as it had rained two days earlier.
I read past reviews, and due to negative comments, I chose to ride the trail with a mountain bike. Most (85%) of the trail was in good (crushed limestone) condition, even following a rain the previous day. The only part of the trail that I didn’t ride (turned my bike around) was the portion about 8 miles south of the Nebraska City trailhead (toward Peru). The grass and weeds were so much covering the trail, except for two narrow strips, that the weeds whacked my legs and made the ride uncomfortable. The weeds were waist high. The weeds in this portion of the trail weren’t mowed on the sides either. I heard from another rider that this only lasted for maybe one mile, but since I wasn’t sure at that time I turned around and re-joined the trail (by vehicle) at Peru. After reading past reviews over the years it appears that folks are working very hard to improve this trail with great success. It’s a lovely trail. Uncrowded (I met three other people in two days) and really pleasant terrain. I do think wider tires are more suited (gravel or mtb tires). Thanks to whoever maintains this trail … and please consider mowing or spraying the weeds through the farm field area that was un-mowed. If farmers are mowing the sides and trail in other areas … THANK YOU!
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