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.