Keystone Trail – Big Papio Trail loop from University of Nebraska Medical Center

Keystone Trail – Big Papio Trail loop from University of Nebraska Medical Center

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Keystone Trail – Big Papio Trail loop from University of Nebraska Medical Center

02:20

44.1km

140m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.70 km for 83 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

2.70 km

Elmwood Park

Highlight • Natural

Great in city ride.

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3.32 km

Elmwood Park has numerous sports fields, well-maintained trails, and picnic areas near the creek. Interestingly, the first-ever court trial in Nebraska concerned land ownership in what is now Elmwood Park.

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6.64 km

Keystone Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Keystone Trail is a lovely flat and well paved trail that is perfect for cycling away from busy traffic. Take care to stay on the path and not fall in the creek.

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14.9 km

Towl Park

Highlight • Natural

Towl Park has sports fields and a fishing pond. The pond makes for a wonderful detour off the main path.

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16.5 km

One Pacific Park Place

Highlight • Monument

Here you will find a nice grassy area with a pavilion and picnic tables along the creek.

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19.4 km

Big Papio Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This popular multi-use trail follows along its namesake creek, connecting numerous parks and neighborhoods. Being multi-use you're likely to encounter walkers, runners, and dogs along the trail so please be courteous to your fellow trail users.

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21.9 km

Big Papio Trail — Hefflinger Park Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Big Papio Trail dead-ends a quarter mile north where Spring Branch Creek and Eagle Creek enter Big Papio Creek. Hefflinger Park includes a BMX park, cricket field, and dog park.

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28.2 km

Big Papio Trail — Sunset Hills Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

You can park in the pool parking lot to the west of the school. The Big Papio Trail is a paved trail that runs much of the length of Big Papio Creek. The name "Big Papio" comes from "Big Papillon", "Papillon" being the French word for butterfly.

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44.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types