Hiking Trails & Parks in Nebraska
1,786 mapped trails and 84 parks across Nebraska. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Nebraska
Nebraska has 1,786 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
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.