Home › Nebraska › Lincoln › Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Center
Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in Lincoln, Nebraska · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Center'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.
What runners say about Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Center
“It's a beautiful place as long as it hasn't rained much or if you remember to she your boots ( I did, I had a great time and dry feet.”
This is a great place close to Downtown Lincoln to get into nature, take a walk, and do some birdwatching as well. Nearly every time I go in the evening hours, I see several deer throughout the wetlands, and sometimes foxes and other small animals.
Simple hike. Out and back unless you make it a loop by using the neighborhood streets.
This is a very beautiful place for a walk. The trail is maintained well and goes from the parking area to the creek and back in a full circle. This is a nature area so it does not have a play or picnic area but instead lots of natural beauty. I often see enthusiasts with cameras taking shots of the bird population.
Amazing places --- We would walk here for field trips from Lakeview School - bet they don't allow that anymore. Great place to hike!! A+++
Trail conditions & character
“There is a bridge on the west side of the wetlands near Capitol Beach, and you get a very nice view of the sunset over the homes in the neighborhood in the evening.”
“The path through the wetlands is partially gravel and part grass, so it can get muddy after it rains at times.”
“Out and back unless you make it a loop by using the neighborhood streets.”
“The trail is maintained well and goes from the parking area to the creek and back in a full circle.”
“The path through the wetlands is partially gravel and part grass, so it can get muddy after it rains at times.”
Plan your run at Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Center
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitelpsnrd.org
- Phone+1 402-441-7063
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Running trails near Lincoln
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Jamaica North Trailhead North
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
Union Plaza
4.4 ★★★★☆ 164 reviews
Park with a picnic area and fountain, plus art pieces, a playground and music.
Wilderness Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
Van Dorn Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 246 reviews
City park with a hiking/biking trail, play equipment, restrooms & reservable shelters for events.
Stransky Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 364 reviews
Neighborhood, gated park known for its waterfalls and summer concert series held every Thursday.
