Bicycle & Pedestrian Trails | North Platte, NE

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  • Keep to the right and announce your pass on the left.
  • Be prepared to yield for reasons of safety and caution.
  • Use proper hand signals.
  • Wear visible clothing and proper safety equipment.
  • No motorized vehicles allowed on trails.
  • Beware when riding or walking through tunnels of high water or mud during a rainy season.
  • Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid running/walking/biking by yourself. Tell someone when you’re going and when you expect to be back.
  • Keep the trails beautiful. Pack out all trash, including pet waste.
  • Pets must be kept under restraint of a leash and under control of a competent person.

Funding for trails is provided through donations and grants. To make a donation to the North Platte Trails Network, go to:

Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation
121 N Dewey St #112
P.O. Box 1321
North Platte, NE 69101

The North Platte Trails Network is a volunteer citizens group working to create, maintain, and promote trails in and around Lincoln County, Nebraska.

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2023 ADOPT-A-DAY FUNDRAISER

1. Fill out the donation information and how you would like to be recognized. Whether your buying a day for yourself, a friend, in memory of a loved one… or your a business or organization and want exposure and to donate to the Trails Network… Everyone can participate!

2. Check out who has already committed to a day on the Calendar.

3. Select your day(s). Each day is worth the number of the day in dollars.. (EX: Jan 1 = $1, Jan 10 = $10, Jan 28 = $28)

4. Donor Recognition will be posted:
– On the visual calendar available to the public

– Posted on social media 3+ times during the donation month.

– Donations that total over $100 will be featured on our website.

5. For those that wish to have a specific day shoutout with a special message (EX: Birthdays, Anniversaries, Memorials, other shoutouts, etc…) must have their completed form sent 48 hours prior to date selected.

6. A separate invoice/donation receipt will be sent for payment via e-mail.

2023 Pokercycle

Saturday, April 8th
Registration/Check-in : 1PM
Pokercycle Begins : 2 PM

Start/Finish, hosted by:
Pals Brewing Company

What is a Pokercycle? Similar to a poker run, but on a bicycle! The Pokercycle is an 11-ish mile bicycle ride, open to all ages, utilizing multi-use trails in North Platte, including some on-road, multi-use and gravel trails.

This is NOT a race.

– This is not a race for who can finish the fastest. However, you will have 3 hours to complete the route in order for your score to count.

– Along the route, there will be a number of stations from organizations, clubs or businesses in which you may be required to complete a riddle, task, challenge, etc… for a chance to win an extra prize sponsored by that organization, club or business.

– At each station the rider will also receive a colored poker chip. Each color has a point value; however, you will not know what the points are until you arrive back at the finish line.

– You must complete all stops to receive all chips in order to qualify. Once you arrive back at Pals, you will use the Pokercycle Points Chart to calculate your points and report your score to the Pokercycle officials.

– In case of tie(s), there will be a drawing for a high card to determine the winner.

– Helmets Required for Safety!

WARNING: Please expect flat tires and potential breakdowns. It is recommended to bring extra tubes and an air pump. We will have a phone number to call for assistance.

In the event of inclement weather, lightening and/or heavy rain/snow, the Pokercycle may be cancelled and registrations fees would be considered a donation to the North Platte Trails Network.

Become a Sponsor [2nd Annual] Pokercycle a North Platte Trails Network fundraising event

Station Sponsor

  • Looking for up to 10 organizations, clubs, or businesses to host a station along the route. The station would have some sort of quick activity or challenge (such as cornhole, spin the wheel, fitness activity, etc…) where the rider could earn prizes from your business + they will receive their poker chip (provided).

Prize Sponsor

1st Place Finish Sponsor $150

“Slo Pok-r”(Last Place) Sponsor $75

Best Costume Sponsor $75

  • Award Name Recognition, Social Media Blasts, & Logo on all Event Advertising, including the Sponsorship banner to be displayed at the Start/Finish line.

General Event Sponsor $50

  • Social Media Blasts, & Logo on some event promotion and Sponsorship banner to be displayed at the Start/Finish line.

Route will be updated regularly as we get Station Sponsors

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Whitaker’s Way
2.9 Miles

Follow this unpaved trail along the NPPD Canal that leads to Lake Maloney. At Whitaker’s Lookout Point, you will find a bench in memory of the late Jim Whitaker, a former Mayor of North Platte, who was passionate about trails and recreation. Bench donated by the NP Trails Network.

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Lake Maloney Trail
2.9 Miles

The paved Lake Maloney Trail runs along the west side of the lake from the edge of South Beach, passed Lake Maloney Golf Course and to Kansas Point camping area (the inlet).

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State Farm Trail
1 Mile

The paved trail runs from the Nebraska Game and Parks Fish Hatchery and winds through the University of Nebraska Extension campus and down State Farm Road, connecting to Buffalo Bill Road/Trail. To accommodate crossing HWY 83, you will continue through an underpass called “cattle crossing”.

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Buffalo Bill Trail
5.0 Miles

This trail runs along Buffalo Bill Road and is a favorite for walkers and runners. From State Farm Road to Leota Street is a paved trail and from Leota to Rodeo Road is an on-road trail. North of Rodeo Road (HWY 30), the paved trail connects to Scouts Rest Ranch.

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Iron Horse Park
.82 Miles

Short off-road trail makes a scenic loop around Iron Horse Lake, connecting the Halligan/Canal Trail. Parking can be found at the 20th Century Veterans Memorial.

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Centennial Park Trail
1.4 Miles

A paved trail along the South Platte River is easily accessed by parking at the North Platte Visitors Bureau. Starting west of the parking lot, the trail runs under the river bridge, looping around and over the bridge, along the South Platte River, passed the North Platte Recreation Center and connects to Buffalo Bill Road/Trail.

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South Willow Trail
2.0 Miles

A trail that connects kids to education and recreation. Commuting to Osgood Elementary School or both campuses of the North Platte Community College is accessible via this trail. This trail will soon complete a larger loop to stretch along State Farm Road and connect back to the Buffalo Bill Trail.

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Halligan/Canal Trail
3.1 Miles

This trail begins at the intersection of Newberry Access Road and Halligan Drive, under the underpass, along the NPPD Canal (turns to gravel) to Walker Road and then to State Farm Road where it connects to the North Platte Community College campuses. This trail also connects with Iron Horse Park.

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Lakeview Loop
2.8 Miles

The Lakeview Loop offers a nice partially paved trail connecting from the corner of Buffalo Bill Road and Leota Street to South Bare Ave, Sunset Drive, Lakeview Drive, and back down A Street for an extra loop to your adventure!

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Potters Pasture (Brady)
100+ Miles

Some of the best mountain bike trails in Nebraska can be found 3 miles south of I-80 exit 199 on Brady-Moorefield road. Potter’s Pasture consists of close to 100 miles of trails through 1,200 acres of hills and canyons, thick groves of trees, and native grasses that populate the hill country south of North Platte. There are a wide variety of trails from easy open ones that are suitable for riders of any ability, including children, to extremely technical trails best suited for advanced riders. Potter’s Pasture is privately owned but free and open to the public. A network of volunteers and riders create and maintain the trails as well as host events and races throughout the year.

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