Trail: Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail
National Park: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Features: Archeo/paleo/historical
Creek(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Meadow(s)
Activities: Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Dogs - Mushing
Dogs - On leash
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals
Snow - Showshoeing
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Roller/Inline Skating
Equestrian - riding
Fishing
Skateboarding
Snow - Snow play, general
Miles: 119 miles
Desc: The Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail is notable for many reasons including being the Nations longest rail-to-trail conversion and Nebraskas first State recreational trail. The historic Chicago and Northwestern Railroad right-of-way, now the Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail, passes through spectacular Nebraska scenery as it travels from Norfolk west through the Elkhorn River Valley. Farmsteads, cropland, and timber-covered riverbanks dot the landscape. Currently 64 miles of this trail are open for public use. When finished this hiking, biking, and equestrian trail will stretch 321 miles across Nebraska, making it the longest rail-to-trail conversion in the Nation. The trail will pass over 221 bridges and through 29 communities.

Trail: Fontenelle Forest
National Park: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
Features: Creek(s)
River(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Archeo/paleo/historical
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds

Difficulty: Easy
Miles: 17 miles
Desc: 554 acres of wooded hills, hilltop prairies and flood plain forest. Views of River Valley are beautiful. Trails wind through rolling prairies, forests of oak, hickory and basswood. Many different, loop trail options.
To reach Neale Woods N. from Omaha on N River Rd or exit onto this route from I680 (30th St exit then take left onto Dick Collins Rd, follow to River Rd/Pershing Drive) North 3 miles, TL onto White Deer lane, TL onto Edith Marie Avenue - signed from there.

Trail: Meadowlark Trail
National Park: USFWS
Features: River(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Wetland(s)
Other (describe below)
Activities: Bicycling (any)
Fishing
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals
Hunting - Big game
Others
Elevation: 1002 ft
Desc: The Meadowlark (grassland) trail system includes the Oriole (woodland) trail in a loop with several interconnecting shortcuts. The first half mile beginning at the main parking lot is concrete for accessibility. A quarter mile extending from it, and the half-mile Oriole trail, are gravelled. The remainder of the trail system is grass. This trail represents the northern terminus of a much larger and extensive trail system originating in Omaha. The trail accesses outstanding natural resources including woodland, restored native prairie, riparian, and riverine habitats. Future planning intends to connect this system to the nearby community of Ft. Calhoun, an underserved bedroom community of Omaha.

Trail: Scott Lookout
National Park: Nebraska National Forest
Features: Cave(s)
River(s)
Archeo/paleo/historical
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Motorized vehicles - ATV riding
Swimming

Difficulty: Easy
Desc: self-guided trail with information on trees, plants + wildlife. The forest is totally man-made as a result of an experiment in 1902. Includes lookout tower, pines
From Halsey, go west on state road #2 one mile, then south on State Rd #86B for 0.75 miles.

Trail: Trooper
National Park: Nebraska National Forest
Features: Creek(s)
Activities: Camping
Camping - Backpacking
Equestrian - riding
Equestrian - pack trips
Equestrian - other stock
Fishing
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals
Hunting (any)
Hunting - Archery
Hunting - Big game
Hunting - Bird
Hunting - Small game
Elevation: 4700 ft
Miles: 3.0 miles

Trail: Wilderness Park
National Park: Parks and Recreation
Features: Creek(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Equestrian - riding
Fishing
Snow - Showshoeing
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Wildlife observation - Birds

Difficulty: Easy
Miles: 13 miles
Desc: Meandering, easily accessible trail through woods, meadows and along the stream. 5 entrances into the park.
From I-80 take exit 397 south to Van Don Street. Go east to first right turn (0.25 miles) , cross bridge and park starts. Go south 5 miles to 27th and Saltillo Road.