Cowboy Trail
US-275
Located on the south side of HWY 275
Spanning a sizeable chunk of America's outback, the Cowboy Trail experience is largely what one makes of it. It can be a pleasant escape for an evening nature walk, a family getaway for a bicycling weekend, a course for a grueling long-distance run, or a convenient route to explore the Great American Plains on horseback.
Beginning in Norfolk and spanning 321 miles west to Chadron, this is one of the largest Rails-to-Trails projects in the United States. The trail is developed between Norfolk and Valentine, consisting of 187 miles of crushed limestone surfacing. Recently, an additional 15 miles of trail has been developed between Gordon and Rushville, which is now open.
Whether biking, hiking, or horseback riding, the trail offers a few givens for all who travel it. Read on to learn about the nature, history, and special features of Nebraska's Cowboy Trail.
