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Jamaica North Trailhead North

4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Lincoln, Nebraska · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Jamaica North Trailhead North's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Open 24h

What runners say about Jamaica North Trailhead North

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (25 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

I rode from Lincoln to Beatrice. The trail was well maintained and scenic

★★★★★ — Jeffrey , May 2019

Awesome trail. Not very good on the upkeep though. Sometimes they block it for months on end, but some kind citizen will tear down the blockades! Probably the well known vigilante here in Lincoln know as "man with a tail". Just speculating.

★★★★★ — Seth , Oct 2015

It is a good place to meet people for a run. It works best if you show up on time.

★★★★☆ — Mark , Jan 2020

Hiking and biking. Connects to other trails providing many varieties of rides.

★★★★★ — David , Jul 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 25 reviews →

Plan your run at Jamaica North Trailhead North

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websitelincoln.ne.gov
  • Phone+1 402-441-7847

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Jamaica North Trailhead North

Jamaica North Trail, Lincoln, NE 68502

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.