10 Hiking Trails in Nebraska That You Shouldn't Miss

December 7, 2021 Tynisha Seiler

Nebraska has something for everyone. From cowboys to wine industry, you’ll find many attractions when you visit this Great Plains state. If you are planning a family vacation to Nebraska, you won’t want to miss the Lincoln Children's Zoo in the state capital. Featuring more than 400 animals, you and the kids can see Amur leopards, Bactrian camels, river otters, eagles, crocodiles, reindeer, and more. At the zoo’s Butterfly Pavilion you can watch as butterflies emerge from their cocoon. The Aquacourt Family Water Park in Hastings features a wave pool, climbing wall and waterslides. In Omaha, Nebraska’s largest city, you won’t want to miss the Omaha Children's Museum. For history buffs, Lincoln is your place. This city is home to the Nebraska History Museum, with permanent exhibits that interpret more than 12,000 years of human experience on the Plains. You can make history personal in Lincoln with a visit to the Nebraska State Historical Society Headquarters, where you can research your family history. Omaha is also home to The Durham Museum, featuring restored train cars, 1940's storefronts and other historical artifacts. For a bit of Nebraska heritage, make sure you visit Front Street and Cowboy Museum in Ogallala and the Tri-State Old Time Cowboys Memorial Museum in Gordon. Learn about the area’s wine industry and history on a Nebraska Cork & Bottle Tour through Raymond, Pawnee City, Lexington and St. Paul, sampling fine wines and taking in the scenic views.
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1. Chalco Hills Recreation Area

8901 S 154th St, Omaha, NE 68138-3733 +1 402-444-6222 http://nrdrec.org/area.php
Excellent
62%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
5%
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4.5 based on 74 reviews

Chalco Hills Recreation Area

2. Monument Valley Pathway

Scottsbluff, NE +1 308-632-0058 http://www.scottsbluff.org/pages-dept/pages-park/prpages-facilities/mvp/pathway.html
Excellent
73%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
1%
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4.5 based on 88 reviews

Monument Valley Pathway

Reviewed By billhordy - Kansas City, United States

went to north platte for long weekend from KC and spent a day at scotts bluff. worth the drive about 3 hours west. visitor center was closed but they did have park rangers walking around to answer questions. free admission was nice. views were amazing a bit hazy with wildfire smoke in the air. do take the walk down to the floor easy 1/2 mile trail. was a nice day. support local

3. Cowboy Trail

Valentine, NE http://outdoornebraska.gov/cowboytrail/
Excellent
55%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
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2%
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2%
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Cowboy Trail

Reviewed By 1986200xATC - Omaha, United States

The bridge is part of the longest rail to trail conversions in the country. It gives a great vantage point for the Niobrara River and the amazing scenery that surrounds it. It’s a nice little hike.

4. Saddle Rock Trail

190276 Old Oregon Trail Rd Begins at Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center, Gering, NE 69341-8504 +1 308-436-9701 http://www.nps.gov/scbl/planyourvisit/sadrock.htm
Excellent
67%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Saddle Rock Trail

5. Valentine National Wildlife Refuge

39679 Pony Lake Rd, Valentine, NE 69201-2402 +1 402-376-1889 http://www.fws.gov/refuge/valentine
Excellent
55%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge

6. Deadwood Trail

Sidney, NE 69162
Excellent
50%
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50%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Deadwood Trail

7. Iron Horse Park

Highway 83 and I-80, North Platte, NE 69101
Excellent
50%
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50%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Iron Horse Park

Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada

I liked the Horse Park in North Platte. There were trees to keep us in the shade. There is 10 acres of water and 40 acres of land. I saw a fisherman, trying to get some fish. There are a lot of picnic tables, perfect for a meal. Hiking is also worthwhile to explore. Worthwhile!

8. Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

NE +1 402-514-9311

This 3,700-mile trail follows in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark's expedition to find an overland route to the Pacific Ocean by way of the Columbia River.

9. Schramm Park State Recreation area

20874-21146 NE-31, Gretna, NE 68028 +1 402-322-3901
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Reviewed By apeters1088 - Lincoln, United States

We packed a picnic lunch and ate at one of the many picnic tables. There was also a fish hatchery that our kids loved walking around. We took our kids on the longer loop hike with our toddler in a backpack and enjoyed a nice, shady hike. Small fee to get in or admission is included with a Nebraska state parks pass.

10. Oak Creek Trail

State route 79 $ W 3rd St., Valparaiso, NE https://www.traillink.com/trail/oak-creek-trail/
Excellent
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100%
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

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