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Scotts Bluff National Monument
DiscoverPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsUnited StatesNebraskaScotts Bluff County
Scotts Bluff National Monument
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Caro "Bandit"
January 4, 2019
Hiking
The landmark towers about 250 meters over the prairie and the former Oregon Trail, along which many settlers traveled with their covered wagons. With an annual pass for the American national parks, you can enter the monument for free. A short walk to the highest point of the monument is worth it just for the view.
The exposed sedimentary and igneous rocks at Scotts Bluff date back to the Oligocene (around 34 to 23 million years). The northeastern area of the monument consists of mudstone, siltstone, sandstone and volcanic tuff.
The exposed sedimentary and igneous rocks at Scotts Bluff date back to the Oligocene (around 34 to 23 million years). The northeastern area of the monument consists of mudstone, siltstone, sandstone and volcanic tuff.
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6.63km
01:55
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Hike the easy 4.1-mile Saddle Rock Trail in Scotts Bluff National Monument for geology, history, and views of the North Platte River Valley.
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(5)
70
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01:58
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Explore the easy Saddle Rock Trail, a 0.4-mile hike in Scotts Bluff National Monument with minimal elevation gain.
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Elevation 1,250 m
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