Fontenelle is a region characterized by a diverse landscape, encompassing everything from extensive hardwood forests, riverine floodplains, and loess hills to vast reservoirs, high mountain peaks, and sagebrush steppe. This varied terrain provides a wide array of settings for outdoor activities. The region offers opportunities for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, and more, appealing to a broad range of outdoor enthusiasts.
The Fontenelle region provides numerous routes across several sports…
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4.0
(5)
7
riders
20.5km
01:30
90m
90m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28
riders
100km
05:57
740m
740m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
31.8km
01:57
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
riders
33.9km
02:06
240m
240m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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5.0
(27)
137
riders
94.9km
05:32
420m
420m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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83
riders
46.6km
03:42
490m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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27
riders
37.1km
02:59
290m
290m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
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10
riders
50.4km
03:01
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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42
riders
39.9km
03:05
260m
260m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
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14
riders
30.7km
02:16
330m
330m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
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12
riders
26.1km
01:25
100m
100m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
8
riders
25.0km
01:51
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.2
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53
hikers
5.20km
01:20
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24
hikers
12.2km
03:13
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
hikers
9.05km
02:20
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
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15
hikers
9.15km
02:22
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(7)
81
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5
riders
105km
04:32
810m
810m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

20
riders
45.0km
01:58
250m
250m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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22
riders
39.0km
01:34
130m
130m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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11
runners
9.85km
01:09
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
7.83km
00:53
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
10.1km
01:10
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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4
runners
4.20km
00:27
20m
20m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Fontenelle Forest is a privately owned non-profit nature center located in Bellevue, Nebraska. It is recognized as a National Natural Landmark and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The forest spans over 1,500 acres, featuring hardwood deciduous forest, floodplains, loess hills, and marshlands.
Fontenelle offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, birdwatching, and snowshoeing. The region also provides opportunities for touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking. More than 29,000 visitors have shared experiences in Fontenelle.
Fontenelle Forest features between 17 and 26 miles (27-42 km) of hiking trails, catering to various difficulty levels. An ADA-accessible boardwalk is available for wildlife observation and views of the Missouri River. For more information, refer to the Hiking around Fontenelle guide.
Biking is an available activity on Fontenelle Forest trails. The region supports touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. Specific guides are available for Cycling around Fontenelle, Road Cycling Routes around Fontenelle, MTB Trails around Fontenelle, and Gravel biking around Fontenelle.
Fontenelle Forest offers trails suitable for various skill levels, including easy strolls. An ADA-accessible boardwalk provides an accessible option for families and visitors seeking easy wildlife observation. The diverse trail network caters to a broad range of visitors.
Fontenelle Forest encompasses hardwood deciduous forest, extensive floodplains, loess hills, and marshlands. It features 300-year-old bur oak trees and supports over 600 species of animals and plants. The diverse ecosystems contribute to its status as a National Natural Landmark.
Fontenelle Forest is a premier birding site, situated along the Missouri River Valley flyway. It has 246 recorded bird species, including 35 species of warblers. It is noted as one of the top ten warbler viewing spots in the U.S.
Komoot offers several guides for the Fontenelle region, including Cycling around Fontenelle, Hiking around Fontenelle, Road Cycling Routes around Fontenelle, MTB Trails around Fontenelle, Gravel biking around Fontenelle, and Running Trails around Fontenelle.
Fontenelle is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 29,000 visitors sharing their experiences. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.
Fontenelle Forest has a specific dog policy. Dogs are permitted on trails but must be kept on a leash at all times. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
The official website for Fontenelle Forest is fontenelleforest.org. This resource provides additional information on activities, conservation efforts, and visitor guidelines.

