The Trail

Manawa S.P. trail is located on the very south-west edge of Manawa State Park. It has many miles of twisty, windy single track, complete with several log crossings that will test the most technical riders. Luckily, most have a bail-out route. Once racers are up to maximum speed, their forearms will burn because the trail dodges left and right between trees, logs and bushes with only a few hundred feet of straight-away double track.  Loop is approx 7miles. Easy.

The Venue

Manawa State Park has a lot to offer. Besides the incredible 7+ miles of single track imbedded in its woods nearest the Missouri River, the park is mostly known for Lake Manawa, a 772 acre oxbow lake with a maximum depth of only 10 feet. The lake offers a sandy beach, shore-line fishing, boat dock, picnic areas and more. Sailboats and jet skis are common sights on any sunny day. A paved biking path meanders around the lake, perfect for the whole family. Riverbank access to the Missouri River is also available at the west end of the trail head parking lot. Over-night camping is available in designated areas,  complete with modern facilities and electric hook-ups. THERE IS NO BATHROOM OR RUNNING WATER at the trail head. Park anywhere in the parking lot.

Getting There

From Omaha, take I80 east to the Lake Manawa exit (Exit 3), and turn RIGHT (S) on South Expressway.  Turn LEFT (E) onto US 275/Rt. 92 (S. Omaha Bridge Road).  Turn RIGHT (S) at the first light.  Follow the perimeter road into the Park.  At the Missouri River boat ramp access sign, turn LEFT.  Park in the lot. The information kiosk is in the East.

The Trailhead

To enter, look for single track entrance on the north-east corner of the parking lot. Once you hit the T, take a left and follow the trail into the trees. This is the “warm-up section”. Once you come back out to the parking lot, look for the THOR kiosk on the south-west corner of the parking lot. The larger section of trail is on the south side.