Douglas County, Nebraska
399 hiking trails · 0parks & campgrounds · 6 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Douglas County, Nebraska
Douglas County is home to 399 mapped hiking trails and 0 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 6 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Douglas County
Up to 200 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Douglas County
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Sample Trails in Douglas County
Hiking guides for Nebraska
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Douglas County.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Nebraska, Ranked
Nebraska's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Holly MandarichNebraska's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Nebraska trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Nebraska
Ten gentle, well-marked Nebraska trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Nebraska
Nebraska's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Nebraska
Federal parks and recreation areas in Nebraska ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Nebraska: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Nebraska's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.