The Steamboat Trace Trail has temporarily fully reopened as of Wednesday, March 18.
This includes the previously closed section from Minersville to Camp Creek.
* Please note, this reopening is temporary and may change once the project resumes in the coming months.
⚠️ Nemaha NRD field staff will also be performing repairs and tree trimming along portions of the trail between Peru and Brownville into next week. Please use caution while crews are working.
We will continue to provide updates as work along the trail progresses.
Thank you for your cooperation!
This scenic, 22-mile abandoned railroad corridor parallels the Missouri River from about six miles south of Nebraska City to just south of Brownville, Nebraska. Visitors will enjoy a variety of experiences including a wealth of different tree and plant species and birds and other wildlife (deer, turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, snakes, raccoons, bobcats, etc.) The trail winds through sandstone bluffs, cuts across open farm fields, and hugs the river in spots. A crushed limestone surface provides an avenue for hikers and bicyclists alike. Open most of the year, for safety reasons, however, the trail is always closed during rifle deer hunting seasons (10 days in November, two weeks in January).
Things You Should Know
- Horses, ATVs, snowmobiles, and other motorized vehicles are not allowed.
- No permit is required; however, voluntary donations are accepted and used to maintain and improve the trail.
- Trailheads are located at Brownville, Peru, and south of Nebraska City near the OPPD power plant.
Video: Birds of Nemaha County
