West Ash Trailhead

About West Ash Trailhead

The trailhead located on the east side of West Ash Road provides access to the Pine Ridge Trail heading east. There is a small parking area, but no services are available. Camping is available ¼ mile to the north at the West Ash Picnic area. Pine Ridge Trail is a non-motorized trail open to mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding. Hikers should carry water as water supplies are few and far between. Distances to the following areas include:East Ash Trailhead is 5.7 milesRoberts Campground & Trailhead is 15.8 milesCoffee Mill Trailhead is 20.3 miles

How to Get There

From Crawford, NE travel east on West Ash Creek Road approximately 10.5 miles to the Trailhead, located on the east side of the road.

Plan Your Visit to West Ash Trailhead

Heading to West Ash Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)