It's kinda ironic that Landahl made the list, considering the fact that we didn't really intend on riding there. If I remember right, we had a trip to Crowder State Park planned, but based on the weather map, we opted for the drier trails of Landahl.
Once we found the place, we immediately knew why it was a favorite of folks in the area. To start with, there is camping two minutes from the trail head (as long as you get permission from the local Boy Scouts). The trails them self are well marked and offer a variety of riding conditions. The less technical sections are fast and flowing like Swanson. The more technical sections are filled with rock gardens that'll snap your chain stay in two (just ask J-Mac). There was just enough climbing to keep The Professor smiling, and just enough drops to keep the A-train from getting bored. If this trail was in Omaha, it would probably be comparable to Platte, but it's not in Omaha, which makes it better than Platte. Putting it 3 hours south of Omaha makes it a perfect weekend road trip destination. The "road trip" enhances every trail. Once you're there it's all about riding. Leave your watch in the car, your legs will tell you when it's time to stop riding and time to start building a fire.
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