Review Date
September 11, 2009

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: bikerfish ,  Racer

Summary:
Very flat and twisty loop. You can make this trail as easy or technical as you want depending on how much speed you are willing to carry through it! I'm writing this review because I am finally appreciating Wilderness park for what it is. I haven't run across another trail that has done more for my off-road riding skills than Wilderness. In all fairness, that could be because of it's proximity to me or the frequency of which I ride it, but either way it can do wonders for you if you want to work on your bike handling skills. I'm not suggesting this is a "destination" trail - if you have to drive 30 minutes or more just go to Platte or Lewis & Clark - but if you're in the area you owe it to yourself to learn the benefits of this trail. At <13 mph it's a very ho-hum trail, and it seems it's only redeeming quality is it's not concrete or crushed rock. But kick that speed up to around 20mph and try to hold 15 or better through the corners and you'll learn a whole lot about your bike handling skills!

Recommended Route:
I usually run at night with lights and I start from the north end ride the biker side all the way to the big bridge, hiker side back. If you're running during the day stay off the hiker side until policy changes. During the late spring, summer, & early fall cover is thick so bring a bell or something because head-ons are not uncommon.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Platte
Lewis & Clark

Review Date
June 29, 2009

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: jomalley ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
The bridge North of Pioneer is out. A round trip is something like 22 miles. Mostly flat. I give it a 3 because its about 5 miles from my house.

Recommended Route:
I recomend starting at Pioneer street and ride south. I think the best section of the trail is between pioneer and the old railroad tracks, they are located south of oldcheney.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Branced Oak is fairly close, and more challenging.

Review Date
June 27, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: Chris V. ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
Flat and very curvy trail that is challenging when ridden fast with a group of strong riders. A few small jumps and small downed trees may be found, but it is not overly technical.

Recommended Route:
I have ridden this trail now around 5-10 times. I usually ride the trail with the MWC crew on Tuesday nights. Like others have said before me, this trail is very fun if ridden at a smoking pace. I ride a 34x16 29er and one must spin hard to keep up with the lead group. The park is flat, but there are turns both tight and swooping everywhere. You have to carry alot of momentum and watch your lines when traveling at speed or you will soon be off your bike.

Please note that my ratings are purely based upon riding this trail balls to the wall with a big group seasoned riders. If you ride this trail at a slow pace then you will probably not agree with my ratings.

Review Date
May 18, 2006

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: Pistol2Ne ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
The only reason I am riding this trail onece a month is because it is the ONLY trail in lincoln area that is worth taking my bike too. Today my friend and I went about 3-4 miles north on the trail in very little time I was planning on going out tonight and wanted to only ride a little, I also put in about 2 miles during lunch. We ended up missing our van dorn street (7 miles) turn because none of the trails are marked with where you are. This being my first time riding the entire (a lot) trail I didnt know where to go. It is really really easy. We went 16-18 miles in a n hour and a half. Pedal as hard as you can and don't take the hiking trails they are not as fun as the bike ones. Some of the stuff isnt cut. Highlights of the 17+ mile trip was one log ride, 2 bridges 15-20 10foot downhills and lastly the gays having sex in the woods, no jk. But it is really easy

Recommended Route:
DOn't get lost

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Branched oak, except it sucks too because sand, Go to platte or lewis and clark.

Review Date
May 26, 2004

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: Len ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
I would agree with Matt (below). Yeah, wilderness aint that technical and you've got to try real hard to kill yourself, but if you can peddle through all the tight turns, you're gonna have fun. Lots of trails and if you ride out there from downtown its pretty easy to log on 20+ miles without taking the same trail twice. Ratings are all based on speed. If you ain't pushing it out there it ain't gonna be that fun.