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Special Event
Event
National Trails Day Hike: Saddle Rock Trail
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 42.000000, -104.000000
Meet at the Scotts Bluff National Monument visitor center. The visitor center is located at 190276 Old Oregon Trail in Gering, Nebraska.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
2 hours
Type of Event
Hike
Meet at the visitor center by 9am to take the shuttle up to the summit of Scotts Bluff for the downhill hike.
Description
Join park ranger Eric Grunwald for a fun hike down the popular Saddle Rock Trail. Along the way ranger Grunwald will point out geologic features and talk about the history of the trail. Participants of all ages are permitted. However, participants must be prepared to walk 1.6 miles and descend 435 feet on an uneven, paved trail. Please register, beinning May 20th, by calling 308-436-9700.
More information
Reservation or Registration: Yes
Call the Scotts Bluff Visitor Center at 308-436-9700 to reserve a spot on the hike. Registration will open on May 20, 2024.
Image Gallery
NPS/Eric Grunwald
Tags:
national trails day