The east side of the park is more geared to mountain bikers and features a challenging network of flowing singletrack. In 2012 an additional 46 acres of trails were completed on this side of the park. A skills track near the trailhead will help test riders ability before hitting the rest of the trails.

Darren Reever

October 9, 2023

Mountain biking

My favorite section. It had the fewest trail braids to confuse you, all the fast corners were banked and there were plenty of fun little jumps. The trail is wider and has a fast, hardpacked surface that knobs don’t really dig into but the edges are sandy and punish you for not taking the racing line.

Darren Reever

October 9, 2023

Mountain biking

The park requires a fee per vehicle. There are many miles of trails to make it worth a visit though. All the trails, even the greens, offer plenty of challenge.

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1. Ruthie's Backyard Trail

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2. Lincoln Journal Tower – Stone Creek Falls loop from Louisville Precinct

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3. Owens Crossing. loop from Platte River State Park

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Platte River State Park Mountain Bike Trails

1. Ruthie's Backyard Trail

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