Fontenelle, a region in Bellevue, Nebraska, encompasses a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor activities. It features a significant natural deciduous forest, alongside floodplains, loess hills, and marshlands. This varied terrain supports several sports like mountain biking, touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, and jogging, offering a range of experiences from river views to forest trails.
Fontenelle offers numerous routes for outdoor enthusiasts across several sports like mountain biking, touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, and more. The…
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52
riders
57.3km
03:49
340m
340m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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23
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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46.0km
02:52
300m
300m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.5
(4)
12
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
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31
riders
111km
06:53
690m
690m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
riders
62.7km
03:49
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
54.6km
03:15
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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7
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
hikers
9.13km
02:24
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
7.06km
01:50
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
7.93km
02:02
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
riders
53.7km
02:16
240m
240m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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12
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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8
riders
48.3km
01:56
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3
riders
60.1km
02:54
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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11
runners
13.6km
01:25
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
16.3km
01:41
80m
80m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
17.3km
01:48
110m
110m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
7.49km
00:46
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Fontenelle offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Hiking, and Jogging. The region features diverse landscapes such as deciduous forests, floodplains, loess hills, and marshlands. Over 1,000 visitors have shared experiences, with routes averaging 4.27 out of 5 stars.
Fontenelle Forest offers 17 miles of trails suitable for mountain biking. These trails feature varied terrain, including uneven sections, small hills, and steep parts with rocks and roots. For more detailed routes, consult the MTB Trails around Fontenelle guide.
Fontenelle Forest provides trails suitable for various skill levels, including easy walks. The one-mile (1.6 km) ADA-accessible boardwalk offers a barrier-free option for strollers and wheelchairs. Other trails range in difficulty, catering to both beginners and experienced explorers.
Fontenelle is home to a rich array of ecosystems, including hardwood deciduous forest, floodplains, loess hills, and marshlands. Visitors can observe prairies, swamps, and the Missouri River, which is accessible via an ADA-accessible boardwalk. The forest is also known for its diverse wildlife and rare wildflowers.
Fontenelle Forest features an extensive trail system with 17 to 26 miles (27 to 42 km) of trails. These trails vary in distance and difficulty. The "Fontenelle Forest Outer Loop" is a moderately challenging, barrier-free trail approximately 10 miles (16 km) long.
Fontenelle Forest offers 17 to 26 miles (27 to 42 km) of hiking trails, ranging from easy to challenging. Options include the ADA-accessible boardwalk and the 10-mile (16 km) "Fontenelle Forest Outer Loop." More information can be found in the Hiking around Fontenelle guide.
The Fontenelle region offers opportunities for road cycling. Specific routes and information are available to help plan a ride. Consult the Road Cycling Routes around Fontenelle guide for detailed options.
Fontenelle provides diverse trails that can accommodate touring cycling. The varied terrain, from floodplains to loess hills, offers different experiences. For route planning, refer to the Cycling around Fontenelle guide.
Fontenelle Forest includes trails suitable for jogging and running. The "Fontenelle Forest Outer Loop" is a 10-mile (16 km) barrier-free trail ideal for running. Additional options are detailed in the Running Trails around Fontenelle guide.
Komoot offers several guides for Fontenelle, including MTB Trails around Fontenelle, Cycling around Fontenelle, Road Cycling Routes around Fontenelle, Hiking around Fontenelle, and Running Trails around Fontenelle.
Fontenelle is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 1,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.27 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.
The official website for Fontenelle Forest is FontenelleForest.org. This resource provides additional information about the nature center, its trails, and visitor guidelines.

