The Panhandle region of Nebraska is a beautiful and diverse area, with prairies, sand hills, river
valleys, forests, canyons, buttes, small peaks, ridges, and rugged hills. Taking a little time to view
our Photo Galleries will quickly dispel any idea about Nebraska being all flat! There are hundreds
of miles of trails and old logging roads through these scenic areas, providing excellent hiking and
some of the nation's very best mountain biking opportunities. In addition, the nation's longest
"rails to trails" hiking and biking trail is nearing completion. When finished, the 321-mile Cowboy
Trail will run from Norfolk, in eastern Nebraska, to Chadron. Visitors to the region will appreciate
finding uncrowded conditions. Guests enjoy clean air, great western Nebraska hospitality and
comfortable facilities. What Panhandle residents enjoy right in "their backyard", many people
elsewhere in our nation have to travel long distances for. Panhandle Trails seeks to help the
development of responsible hiking and mountain biking on all area trails.
Please take a few minutes to tour this site and look for information that may help you plan your
next trip on one of the area trails. Those that are new to hiking or mountain biking will enjoy the
Panhandle's beautiful scenery, fresh air, wildlife, and a chance to improve their fitness. If you are
looking for new hiking or biking friends, or would like to post an open group hike or ride you are
organizing, feel free to send us the details to post on our Events page. The menu on the side will
give you access to the rest of the content of Panhandle Trails.
Safety Note: Several major fires in recent years, due to dry conditions, have created some
hazardous areas for hikers and mountain bikers. The Forest Service posts notices of "snags" in
burn areas, where dead trees are prone to fall over in windy conditions, but can also fall even in
non-windy conditions. If you venture into these areas, please be aware of the dangers and use
extreme caution! These can be life-threatening situations.
If you are a hiker that is interested in occasional group hikes, but prefer not to organize your own,
you may contact us about your interest, by emailing the webmaster. Many people like to hike, but
do not care to hike alone. This is also a reasonable concern, given the increasing numbers of
mountain lions. Other people like to walk, but have not tried hiking trails, due to lack of hiking
companions. Periodically, the webmaster will contact all hikers registered with us, to determine
when mutually-beneficial times and locations can be worked out for group hikes. We hope to hear
from you!
Panhandle Trails
URL: www.panhandletrails.com
(c) Tom & Hope Scheimo, 2007
Email: panhandletrails@yahoo.com
valleys, forests, canyons, buttes, small peaks, ridges, and rugged hills. Taking a little time to view
our Photo Galleries will quickly dispel any idea about Nebraska being all flat! There are hundreds
of miles of trails and old logging roads through these scenic areas, providing excellent hiking and
some of the nation's very best mountain biking opportunities. In addition, the nation's longest
"rails to trails" hiking and biking trail is nearing completion. When finished, the 321-mile Cowboy
Trail will run from Norfolk, in eastern Nebraska, to Chadron. Visitors to the region will appreciate
finding uncrowded conditions. Guests enjoy clean air, great western Nebraska hospitality and
comfortable facilities. What Panhandle residents enjoy right in "their backyard", many people
elsewhere in our nation have to travel long distances for. Panhandle Trails seeks to help the
development of responsible hiking and mountain biking on all area trails.
Please take a few minutes to tour this site and look for information that may help you plan your
next trip on one of the area trails. Those that are new to hiking or mountain biking will enjoy the
Panhandle's beautiful scenery, fresh air, wildlife, and a chance to improve their fitness. If you are
looking for new hiking or biking friends, or would like to post an open group hike or ride you are
organizing, feel free to send us the details to post on our Events page. The menu on the side will
give you access to the rest of the content of Panhandle Trails.
Safety Note: Several major fires in recent years, due to dry conditions, have created some
hazardous areas for hikers and mountain bikers. The Forest Service posts notices of "snags" in
burn areas, where dead trees are prone to fall over in windy conditions, but can also fall even in
non-windy conditions. If you venture into these areas, please be aware of the dangers and use
extreme caution! These can be life-threatening situations.
If you are a hiker that is interested in occasional group hikes, but prefer not to organize your own,
you may contact us about your interest, by emailing the webmaster. Many people like to hike, but
do not care to hike alone. This is also a reasonable concern, given the increasing numbers of
mountain lions. Other people like to walk, but have not tried hiking trails, due to lack of hiking
companions. Periodically, the webmaster will contact all hikers registered with us, to determine
when mutually-beneficial times and locations can be worked out for group hikes. We hope to hear
from you!
Panhandle Trails
URL: www.panhandletrails.com
(c) Tom & Hope Scheimo, 2007
Email: panhandletrails@yahoo.com
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