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Print Friendly MapThe Fort Kearny Hike-Bike Trail extends 1.8 miles between Fort Kearny State Recreation Area and the Bassway Strip Wildlife Management Area, where it connects to the Kearney Hike and Bike Trail. Following a former corridor of the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad, the trail crosses both channels of the Platte River and the pedestrian bridges make the perfect place at dawn and dusk to view the Sandhill Cranes during their spring migration.
While on the trail, take thew opportunity to enjoy the flora and fauna of the Platte Valley. In winter, the trail is popular with cross-country skiers. Horseback riding, fishing, swimming, boating and camping are available at the Fort Kearny State Recreation Area.
Parking is available in a lot at the northern end of the trail by the intersection of Imperial Rd & Three Bridges and at the southern end of the trail in the Fort Kearny State Recreation Area.
This smooth, concrete trail is flat and wide. Park at Ft. Kearney State Park and it is 1.8 miles to the I-80 underpass where the trail continues as the Kearney Hike and Bike Trail for several more miles. In the 1.8 miles there are several benches and two very nice pavilions with tables. The very long wooden bridge, crossing the Platte River is a bumpy ride due to the knotty wood boards used for the floor. The views of the Platte River are beautiful and we saw several great blue heron there. There is a second concrete bridge also crossing the river. Restroom facilities are found. Campground.
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