Hiking Trails & Parks in Nebraska
1,784 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 84 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Nebraska. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Nebraska
Nebraska has 1,784 mapped hiking trails and 84 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 67 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 67 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Nebraska
A spatially-sampled view of 259 trail and park locations across Nebraska’s counties.
Nebraska Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 67 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Nebraska
Parks & Campgrounds in Nebraska
Longest Trails in Nebraska
Curated Guides for Nebraska
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Nebraska?
Yes — we have 1,784 mapped hiking and walking trails in Nebraska, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the best hiking trail in Nebraska for families?
ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 6 near Macedonia is one of the best family picks in Nebraska — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Nebraska?
Each of the 1,784 trails in Nebraska has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Nebraska?
Nebraska has 84 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (38 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Nebraska?
Yes — 7 of Nebraska's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is HUNTER COVE with 133 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Hiking guides & rankings for Nebraska
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Nebraska, Ranked
Nebraska's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Holly MandarichNebraska's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Nebraska trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Nebraska
Ten gentle, well-marked Nebraska trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Nebraska
Nebraska's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Nebraska
Federal parks and recreation areas in Nebraska ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Nebraska: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Nebraska's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.