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Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts in Nebraska

Nebraska has 9 trails with hills and elevation in this directory, across 7 cities and towns — Bellevue, Omaha, Gering, Hastings and 3 more. Climbing and vert — hill repeats, and the strength flat running never builds.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

Every one in Nebraska

Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.

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Platte River State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,271 reviews

Louisville, NE

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Protected forestland offering outdoor activities plus seasonal accommodations in cabins and tepees.

Chalco Hills Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,132 reviews

Omaha, NE

LoopPavedScenic

An ecological education center, a lake for fishing & boating, plus trails for hikers & joggers.

Ralston Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 487 reviews

Ralston, NE

ShadedDog-friendly

Public park with a children's playground, picnic tables, and athletic facilities such as a baseball field.

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 445 reviews

Gering, NE

Scenic

Hiking trails, a visitor center, picnic tables, and shooting range are offered at this park with bird-watching opportunities.

Neale Woods Nature Reserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 292 reviews

Omaha, NE

MixedScenic

Calm outdoor area featuring marked, hilly trails and sweeping views of the surrounding area and the Missouri River.

Brickyard Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 270 reviews

Hastings, NE

ScenicDog-friendly

Spacious park with sledding hills and a playground for kids, plus walking trails and picnic tables.

Prairie Queen Recreation Area (Southeast Entrance)

4.6 ★★★★★ 163 reviews

Papillion, NE

LoopShadedScenic

Park with a picnic area, walking trail, and opportunities for fishing and bird watching.

Stonecroft Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

Bellevue, NE

Shaded

Large, popular kid-friendly park featuring a playground with swings and slides, plus a tennis court.

Jewell Park Mountain Bike and Hiking Trail.

4.6 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

Bellevue, NE

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Hiking and bike trails for a range of experience levels through nature-filled, hilly surroundings.