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Lake Yankton Trail

4 ★★★★☆ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Crofton, 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 Lake Yankton Trail'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.

Lake Yankton Trail — running trail in Crofton, NE, photo 1

Open 24h

What runners say about Lake Yankton Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (10 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Absolutely beautiful paths connected very close to nature with a variety of birds, plants and trees along the lake. Great to have such outdoors close to town.

★★★★★ — Akurathi , May 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 10 reviews →

Plan your run at Lake Yankton Trail

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.
Websiterecreation.gov
Phone+1 402-667-2546

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 Lake Yankton Trail

Crofton, Nebraska

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Running trails near Crofton

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Lake Yankton Island Trail

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

Yankton, SD

under a mile away

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 129 reviews

Yankton, SD

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

Well-equipped campsite with a park area, picnic shelters, ball courts & a playground.

1.5 miles away