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Explore Nebraska Outdoors

Nebraska offers 85 trails, 52 parks, and 507 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 47 easy, 31 moderate, 5 difficult, and 2 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 22 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 2333 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Niobrara National Scenic River, Nebraska National Forest, and Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest. Among the trails hikers return to: Steamboat Trace Trail, MoPac East Trail, and Keystone Trail.

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Campgrounds in Nebraska

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More Popular Trails

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Start Planning Nebraska in 10 Minutes

Use this page as your launch point, then dive deeper with focused lists and details. We index 599 verified outdoor options across the state.

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