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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in Nebraska

Nebraska has 25 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 9 cities and towns — Omaha, Hastings, Lincoln, Bellevue and 5 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Heartwell Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 478 reviews

Hastings, NE

Scenic

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

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.

Stransky Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 364 reviews

Lincoln, NE

Scenic

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

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.

Mandan Park

3.8 ★★★★☆ 264 reviews

Omaha, NE

Scenic

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

George Clayton Hall County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 175 reviews

Grand Island, NE

Paved

Kid-friendly camping park featuring clean restrooms, play equipment, and grassy areas for recreation, along with a host of trails.

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.

Frank Shoemaker Marsh

4.6 ★★★★★ 108 reviews

Lincoln, NE

ScenicDog-friendly

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

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.

Castner's Crossing

4.5 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

Columbus, NE

Scenic

Park offering fishing and kid-friendly hiking trails.

Lake Hastings Park Loop

4.7 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

Hastings, NE

LoopPaved

Pacific Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

Omaha, NE

PavedScenic

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