The Best Hiking in Nebraska
Looking for the best hiking in Nebraska? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Nebraska. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Nebraska
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Gering, Nebraska
Explore Scotts Bluff National Monument
4.0Take some time to visit the visitor center and walk around the grounds. You can take a good look at the ruts of the Oregon Trail. You can take several small hikes (be sure to bring your camera) to get to the top of the Bluff, which provide very good views of the North Plate River plain. You can a...Read more -
Omaha, Nebraska
Hike Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
5.01.4 mi / 52 ft gainBob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge is a 1.4 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Omaha, Nebraska.Read more -
Papillion, Nebraska
Hike Walnut Creek Lake Trail West
5.03.3 mi / 160 ft gainWalnut Creek Lake Trail West is a 3.3 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Papillion, Nebraska.Read more -
Ponca, Nebraska
Hike Ponca State Park Trails
4.05.6 mi / 898 ft gainPonca State Park Trails is a 5.6 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Ponca, Nebraska. The park is accessible year round and offers a number of trails to explore. It is important to note, however, that some routes are not well marked. It might be a good idea to grab a map before ...Read more -
Louisville, Nebraska
Hike Platte River State Park Trails
5.1 mi / 711 ft gainPlatte River State Park Trail Loop is a 6.7 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near South Bend, Nebraska.Read more -
Gretna, Nebraska
Hike Schramm Park Short Loop
1.4 mi / 183 ft gainSchramm Park Short Loop is a 1.4 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Gretna, Nebraska.Read more -
Alliance, Nebraska
Hike Carhenge Park Trail
4.00.5 mi / 6 ft gainCarhenge Park trail is a 0.5 mile loop hike that is good for all skill levels located near Alliance, Nebraska.Read more -
Omaha, Nebraska
Hike Neale Woods Nature Center Trails
2.7 mi / 442 ft gainNeale Woods Nature Center Trails is a 3.2 mile loop hike that takes you past wildlife located near Omaha, Nebraska.Read more -
Valentine, Nebraska
Hike Smith Falls Trails
1.1 mi / 49 ft gainSmith Falls Trails is a 1.1 mile out and back hike that takes you by a waterfall located near Sparks, Nebraska.Read more -
Omaha, Nebraska
Hike Zorinski Lake East Loop
4.4 mi / 187 ft gainZorinski Lake East Loop is a 4.4 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Omaha, Nebraska.Read more -
Nebraska City, Nebraska
Hike Steamboat Trace Trail
22.1 mi / 272 ft gainSteamboat Trace Trail is a 22.1 mile point-to-point hike that takes you by a river located near Nebraska City, Nebraska.Read more -
Omaha, Nebraska
Hike Wehrspann Lake North Loop
4.5 mi / 272 ft gainWehrspann Lake North Loop is a 4.5 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Omaha, Nebraska.Read more -
Bellevue, Nebraska
Hike Stream, Cottonwood And Missouri Trail
2.4 mi / 32 ft gainStream, Cottonwood and Missouri Trail is a 2.4 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Bellevue, Nebraska.Read more -
Omaha, Nebraska
Hike Walnut Grove Park Loop
0.8 mi / 52 ft gainWalnut Grove Park Loop is a 0.8 mile loop hike that is good for all skill levels located near Omaha, Nebraska.Read more -
Omaha, Nebraska
Hike Zorinsky Lake West Trail
3.1 mi / 88 ft gainZorinsky Lake West Trail is a 3.1 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Omaha, Nebraska.Read more -
Gretna, Nebraska
Hike Schramm Park Nature Loop
2 mi / 252 ft gainSchramm Park Nature Loop is a 2 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Gretna, Nebraska.Read more
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