The Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail is notable for many reasons including being the Nation's longest rail-to-trail conversion and Nebraska's 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.
Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail
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Activities
Biking
Dog Mushing
Dog Walking
Walking
Hiking
Trail Running
Cross Country Skiing
Snowshoeing
Wildlife Watching
National Recreation Trail Details
Length: 196 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Rail Trail, Snow Trail, Urban Trail
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: State
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -
Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
None
Location: Norfolk to Chadron, Nebraska
County: Madison, Antelope, Holt, Rock
State: NE
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
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Average Grade: -
Maximum Grade: -
Elevation High: -
Elevation Low: -
Elevation Gain: -
Average Width: 120 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Crushed Rock
Additional Surfaces: Concrete, Crushed Rock
Year Designated: 2001
Documents
- 2419_cowboytrail.pdf - Brochure
