If you want a short and sweet hike with incredible views, the North Overlook Trail at Scotts Bluff National Monument is the perfect place to go! Located in Gering, Nebraska, this little hike will take you to some of the best scenery in town. Bring your camera because you won’t want to forget these views!
If you want to take a day to explore Nebraska’s beautiful countryside, head to Scotts Bluff National Monument.
Peter Druschke / AllTrails This historic area is home to the North Platte River, part of the Oregon, Mormon, and California Trails, and has served as an important landmark to the local Native Americans.
There are two great trails in this area to see stunning views.
Ashley Reaves / AllTrails There’s the North Overlook Trail and the South Overlook Trail. Each one is a short jaunt with spectacular scenery.
The North Overlook Trail is short and sweet, and only a 0.6-mile hike.
Peter Druschke / AllTrails The trail is paved, so it is is highly accessible to everyone. Even dogs are allowed to walk with you on a leash!
Pair both trails together for a slightly longer hike that totals around 1 mile.
Steve Sargent / AllTrails This national monument is considered “a landmark for the ages,” and the trails offer a stunning birds-eye view of a spot filled with geological and paleontological history.
You’ll spot lots of local wildflowers along the trail.
Peter Druschke / AllTrails Find cactus flowers along with juniper and ponderosa pine trees. The area is filled with a wide array of beautiful plants, including prairie grass.
You won’t find much shade along the hike, so bring a hat, sunglasses, and plenty of sunscreen.
Larry Thompson / AllTrails You’ll also find interpretive signs explaining a little more about the area and what you are seeing. On a clear day you can even see as far as Chimney Rock in the east.
As this hike is very easy to do, you need to bring the whole family to enjoy these sights.
Ashley Reaves / AllTrails Put this on your weekend to do list. Rest on one of the benches along the trail, and take the time to soak in this gorgeous area filled with history.
Have you ever hiked the North Overlook Trail? What did you think? Will you do it again? Let us know in the comments below!
Peter Druschke / AllTrails
This historic area is home to the North Platte River, part of the Oregon, Mormon, and California Trails, and has served as an important landmark to the local Native Americans.
Ashley Reaves / AllTrails
There’s the North Overlook Trail and the South Overlook Trail. Each one is a short jaunt with spectacular scenery.
The trail is paved, so it is is highly accessible to everyone. Even dogs are allowed to walk with you on a leash!
Steve Sargent / AllTrails
This national monument is considered “a landmark for the ages,” and the trails offer a stunning birds-eye view of a spot filled with geological and paleontological history.
Find cactus flowers along with juniper and ponderosa pine trees. The area is filled with a wide array of beautiful plants, including prairie grass.
Larry Thompson / AllTrails
You’ll also find interpretive signs explaining a little more about the area and what you are seeing. On a clear day you can even see as far as Chimney Rock in the east.
Put this on your weekend to do list. Rest on one of the benches along the trail, and take the time to soak in this gorgeous area filled with history.
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Address: Scotts Bluff, Gering, NE 69341, USA
