캐스 카운티 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

The MoPac East Trailhead, just south of 84th and “O” streets, is an access point to the 25-mile crushed limestone MoPac Trail from Lincoln to Wabash. There are restrooms, water, and plenty of parking.

Step off the bike to take a look at the view from the top. Atop the observation tower, behold scenic views of the Platte River and Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. The tower underwent a fresh coat of paint in 2020, enhancing its appearance and ensuring visitors can continue to enjoy the stunning vistas for years to come.

Not much water while I was there but it was really pretty. The trails around there are are wide and easily accessible. The park requires a fee per vehicle to enter.

Stone Creek Falls is a small yet popular waterfall in Platte River State Park.

The sign commemorates the creation of the Board of Fish Commissioners in 1873. The Board paved the way for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The old hatchery is now a museum on fish culture.

The meditation shelter is a three-walled, roofed wooden structure with a secluded bench that looks out onto the forest.

On the Red Cedar Trail you will find a suspension bridge, a picnic area, and periodic campsites and benches. The trail is secluded and in the woods, and combines well with the Short Loop to make a longer hike.

From the top of the observation tower you can look out over the Platte River and Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. The observation tower was recently repainted in 2020.