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Prairie Pines Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Lincoln, Nebraska · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Prairie Pines Nature Preserve'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.

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Scenic

What runners say about Prairie Pines Nature Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (40 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“What a beautiful spot to go exploring, so happy we stumbled upon this place and can't wait to go back 😊”

We visited Prairie Pines on a Saturday morning for an outdoor hike. They have a very neat outdoor "ninja" play area with a wooden climbing wall and other obstacles for kids. The trails are nice and secluded. A good place to go and enjoy nature near Lincoln on a nice day.

★★★★★ — Katie , Dec 2020

Great place for a walk with the family. Don't miss the nature ninja course!

★★★★★ — Justina , Sep 2020

I've done the Run for the Pines 4mi run twice and I've always had a great time! The staff are super friendly and helpful and the land is beautiful! A great place to take kids on some adventures!

★★★★★ — Annie , Aug 2025

There are a lot of trails. It's nice to have an area on the North side to view some nature. Spray yourself and loved ones with Off to at least reduce the ticks... they are thick.

★★★★☆ — Out , Apr 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“What a beautiful spot to go exploring, so happy we stumbled upon this place and can't wait to go back 😊”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • Websiteprairiepines.org
  • Phone+1 402-525-7653
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 9 am–5 pm
Saturday 9 am–5 pm
Sunday 9 am–5 pm

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 Prairie Pines Nature Preserve

3000-4498 N 112th St, Lincoln, NE 68527

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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.