Off-Road Trails in Nebraska

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Learn more about Double S - 263
Double S - 263

Double S - 263

This is a 2 track trail sandy that is overgrown in parts which makes identifying the trail tracks tricky at times. The middle section of this trail also has some very deep ruts and washouts…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Forest Road 203 - Circle
Forest Road 203 - Circle

Forest Road 203 - Circle

This is a main trail in the Nebraska National Forest. It will allow access to many other trails in the forest network along with access, via offshoot trails, to Natick Campground and Whitetail Campground. The…
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Total Miles
23.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forest Road 203A - Circle Trail
Forest Road 203A - Circle Trail

Forest Road 203A - Circle Trail

This is mainly a wide trail that has a mix of soft sand, hard-pack sand and hard-pack dirt. The trail will lead you through some great views of the area's dunes, and prairies, and into…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forest Road 214-2 - County Line
Forest Road 214-2 - County Line

Forest Road 214-2 - County Line

Warning for those towing a camper or trailer: This trial starts or ends at Whitetail Campground. This is a very popular campground. There are several very steep ascents and descents with very deep and soft…
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Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Forest Road 223 - Scenic
Forest Road 223 - Scenic

Forest Road 223 - Scenic

This is a main trail that will be accessed by many from the Bessey Recreation Center. The trail is short but caution should be used by those with a rooftop tent or a top-heavy vehicle…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forest Road 228 - Figard Trail
Forest Road 228 - Figard Trail

Forest Road 228 - Figard Trail

This is an out-and-back trail. There is a large area at the end of the trail to turn around. The trail is mainly comprised of soft sand that can be deep in some areas. It…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forest Road 277 - Whitetail / Weggener
Forest Road 277 - Whitetail / Weggener

Forest Road 277 - Whitetail / Weggener

This trail will lead you to, or from, Whitetail Campground. The trail has areas of hard to medium-packed sand with areas of soft sand. There are a few areas where the sand is also semi-deep.…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Gaston Road - NFR 259
Gaston Road - NFR 259

Gaston Road - NFR 259

Gaston Road is a scenic trail that runs primarily north-south near the western border of the Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest and Grassland (near Halsey, NE). Although there are occasional reminders that…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Horseshoe Bar
Horseshoe Bar

Horseshoe Bar

Horseshoe Bar runs east-west across the middle portion of the northern half of the Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest and Grassland (near Halsey, NE). The trail has a seasonal restriction - it…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Lake Mac Shoreline Cruise
Lake Mac Shoreline Cruise

Lake Mac Shoreline Cruise

This is a quick, casual, scenic shoreline cruise at Lake McConaughy. Due to the soft sand, a 4x4 is required. Nebraska Game and Parks requires a park pass for lake use. This is an excellent…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Little Wolves
Little Wolves

Little Wolves

The three trails that comprise this route are all at or just under 3 miles long. The first two-thirds (Little Wolf East and Highline) are well-maintained gravel; most of the last third is dirt -…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Nebraska National Forest
Nebraska National Forest

Nebraska National Forest

This is a fun scenic trail through the sand hills. Most of the locals refer to this as "Halsey", as that is the closest town. This particular track is specific to licensed vehicles, but there…
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Total Miles
27.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pants Butte Road
Pants Butte Road

Pants Butte Road

From north to south, Pants Butte Road takes you through part of western Nebraska that makes you feel like you're driving through a painting. At both ends of the road, you're able to see for…
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Total Miles
16.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Pine Strip - Forest Road 202
Pine Strip - Forest Road 202

Pine Strip - Forest Road 202

This is mainly a sandy 2-track trail that is overgrown in many areas with minor washouts and ruts. The trail is comprised of medium-packed sand and loose semi-deep sand. The tracks are difficult to follow…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Riverside Dirt Trail - 735A Road
Riverside Dirt Trail - 735A Road

Riverside Dirt Trail - 735A Road

The start of the trail is easy to get to--right outside of the Peru town and the Peru College campus. The Missouri River can be easily viewed and accessed throughout the trail. There is a…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Sandhills Mills (NFR 261)
Sandhills Mills (NFR 261)

Sandhills Mills (NFR 261)

Typical of several national forest roads in the Bessey Ranger District, this trail serves primarily to provide access to water sources for livestock being maintained on the property. Care should be taken to avoid startling…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about South Natick 212S
South Natick 212S

South Natick 212S

The trail is mostly sand, deep in several areas along it. It has overgrowth to its sides, and it will lead you through open prairies with some nice views off in the distance. A portion…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Three Camps (East)
Three Camps (East)

Three Camps (East)

Three Camps (East) is one of the few trails in the Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest and Grassland (near Halsey, NE) that stays in the forested area for its entirety. Both ends…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Three Camps (West) - NFR 201-2
Three Camps (West) - NFR 201-2

Three Camps (West) - NFR 201-2

Three Camps (West) runs east-west across the middle portion of the northern half of the Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest and Grassland (near Halsey, NE). The trail has a seasonal restriction -…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Tree Line
Tree Line

Tree Line

Tree Line is very near the center of the Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest and Grasslands (near Halsey, Nebraska). The trail connects with South Natick Road on the west, and Circle Road…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer

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