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Scenic Running Trails in Nebraska

Nebraska has 56 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 18 cities and towns — Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Norfolk and 14 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.

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.

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Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,106 reviews

Omaha, NE

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Open to pedestrians & cyclists, this modern bridge crosses the Missouri River & connects 2 states.

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.

Holmes Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,242 reviews

Lincoln, NE

ScenicDog-friendly

Lakeside park comprising open space & walking paths, plus a public golf course & an observatory.

Pioneers Park Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,171 reviews

Lincoln, NE

Scenic

Prairie, forest & wetlands covering 668 acres for environmental education & animal preservation.

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.

Lewis & Clark Landing at The RiverFront

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,558 reviews

Omaha, NE

Scenic

Large riverfront plaza featuring Lewis & Clark exhibits plus a trail & marina.

Fontenelle Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,482 reviews

Bellevue, NE

MixedShadedScenic

Natural area's hub with a museum, raptor rehabilitation, kids’ classes & indoor playground.

Standing Bear Lake

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,526 reviews

Omaha, NE

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Huge park with walking trails & a large lake for boating & fishing, plus ice-skating in wintertime.

Yanney Heritage Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,274 reviews

Kearney, NE

Scenic

This large recreation area offers a lake with boat rentals, trails, a lookout tower & play areas.

OPPD Arboretum

4.7 ★★★★★ 886 reviews

Omaha, NE

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Park with trails, gazebo, waterfall, and labeled trees, plus power-line education.

Zorinsky Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 802 reviews

Omaha, NE

Scenic

Lake park featuring fishing, a playground, athletic fields, a picnic area, shelters & more.

Mahoney Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 790 reviews

Lincoln, NE

ScenicDog-friendly

77-acre green space featuring a golf course, sports courts & fields, a playground & hiking trails.

Ta-Ha-Zouka Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 803 reviews

Norfolk, NE

PavedShadedLitScenic

Park offering facilities for softball, sand volleyball, horseshoes & disc golf, plus a playground.

Harmon Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 725 reviews

Kearney, NE

ShadedLitScenic

Gathering spot for community events with sports facilities, a pool, fountain & inclusive playground.

City of Norfolk

4.7 ★★★★★ 715 reviews

Norfolk, NE

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Fishing & non-motorized boating are allowed on the lake in this massive park, dedicated in 1971.

Stolley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 728 reviews

Grand Island, NE

ShadedScenic

Relaxed outdoor space offering playgrounds and a train ride, plus disc golf.

Holmes Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 700 reviews

Lincoln, NE

Scenic

Lakefront park featuring walking and bike trails, beach volleyball and fishing spots.

Cottonmill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 649 reviews

Kearney, NE

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed picnic spot with a swimming lake, a disc golf course and animal barns: kids and dogs welcome.

Hummel Park Nature Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 529 reviews

Omaha, NE

Scenic

This small park has an indoor event facility & hosts nature classes & summer day camps for children.

Densmore Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 490 reviews

Lincoln, NE

Scenic

Heartwell Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 478 reviews

Hastings, NE

Scenic

Park with a playground, picnic tables, fishing, and a walking trail, plus a public restroom.

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.

Cimarron Splash Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 417 reviews

La Vista, NE

Scenic

Neighborhood hangout with playgrounds, a kiddie pool and a splash zone.

Heron Haven Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 393 reviews

Omaha, NE

BoardwalkScenic

Wildlife reserve featuring boardwalks and a butterfly garden.

Crystal Cove Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 394 reviews

South Sioux City, NE

PavedScenic

This 60-acre park features a lake, biking & hiking trails, an 18-hole disc-golf course & more.

Riverside Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 384 reviews

Scottsbluff, NE

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Large park featuring walking trails, a playground, a campground and a small zoo.

Stransky Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 364 reviews

Lincoln, NE

Scenic

Neighborhood, gated park known for its waterfalls and summer concert series held every Thursday.

Prairie Queen Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 336 reviews

La Vista, NE

4 miScenic

Lake with a fishing dock and a ramp.

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.

Wilderness Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 267 reviews

Lincoln, NE

ShadedScenic

Vast nature-filled park, featuring scenic trails for hiking, bicycling and horse riding.

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.

Walnut Creek Leash Free Dog Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 265 reviews

Papillion, NE

3.1 miLoopMixedScenic

Locally popular fenced-in park featuring a pond and a lake where dogs can swim, plus trails for walking your pup.

20th Century Veterans Memorial

4.9 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

North Platte, NE

PavedScenic

Lakeside park honoring US veterans with a caboose and playground.

Mandan Park

3.8 ★★★★☆ 264 reviews

Omaha, NE

Scenic

Park with trails for mountain biking and walking, picnic areas, and a playground.

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.

Union Plaza

4.4 ★★★★☆ 164 reviews

Lincoln, NE

Scenic

Park with a picnic area and fountain, plus art pieces, a playground and music.

Zorinsky Lake Trail - North Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 142 reviews

Omaha, NE

3 miLoopPavedScenic

Park offering walking, biking, picnicking, fishing, and beach access, plus seasonal bathrooms.

Pacific Meadows Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 122 reviews

Omaha, NE

PavedShadedScenic

Public park with tennis courts and picnic tables, plus a playground and walking trail.

Jamaica North Trailhead South

4.8 ★★★★★ 110 reviews

Roca, NE

ShadedLitScenic

Relaxed hiking and biking trail set along a former railroad line, with bridges, shelters and picnic tables.

Frank Shoemaker Marsh

4.6 ★★★★★ 108 reviews

Lincoln, NE

ScenicDog-friendly

Wildlife refuge featuring kid-friendly hiking trails, a peaceful atmosphere, and scenic views.

Luther Hormel Memorial Park (City of Fremont)

4.2 ★★★★☆ 116 reviews

Fremont, NE

2 miPavedScenic

Riverside park featuring paved trails for biking and hiking, plus river access.

Pawnee Park Sertomaland East

4.4 ★★★★☆ 104 reviews

Columbus, NE

LitScenic

Clean area, with a fishing pond and a disc golf course in addition to 2 playgrounds.

Ted Baldwin Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 87 reviews

Kearney, NE

PavedLitScenic

Johnson Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 88 reviews

Norfolk, NE

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a walking path and a playground, plus picnic tables and a shaded area.

Blackhawk Park East Entrance

4.7 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

Bellevue, NE

ScenicDog-friendly

Well-kept park with benches, beautiful trails and playgrounds, plus picnic tables.

Fort Kearny Hike-Bike Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

Gibbon, NE

Scenic

Castner's Crossing

4.5 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

Columbus, NE

Scenic

Park offering fishing and kid-friendly hiking trails.

Siouxland Freedom Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

South Sioux City, NE

ScenicDog-friendly

Epworth Arches - Wilderness Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

Lincoln, NE

Scenic

Prairie Pines Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

Lincoln, NE

Scenic

Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

Lincoln, NE

LoopMixedScenic

Pacific Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

Omaha, NE

PavedScenic

Big Elk Lake

4.6 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

Papillion, NE

MixedScenic

Cowboy Trail under Hwy 81

4.4 ★★★★☆ 13 reviews

Norfolk, NE

Crushed gravelScenic

Fort Kearny Hike-Bike Trail Bridge

4.4 ★★★★☆ 8 reviews

Kearney, NE

Scenic

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