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The Cowboy Trail Connection is a Rail-to-Trail route traverses prairie and streams along the old Chicago Northwestern Railroad, dubbed The Cowboy Line. It is part of the Great American Rail Trail.
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Northwest Nebraska Volksmarch
Traditional Walk
SN: 134186 - 2027
Future event (not yet open)
Starting Sat, May 22nd, 2027 for 1 day
Start table open: 8-11 a.m.
Cowboy Trail Connection, Nebraska
The address/location to the start table for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:
Cowboy Trail Connector Trailhead
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
The Cowboy Trail Connection is a Rail-to-Trail route traverses prairie and streams along the old Chicago Northwestern Railroad, dubbed The Cowboy Line. It is part of the Great American Rail Trail.The first mile is crushed limestone multi-use trail; beyond that distance, the trail is currently a dirt singletrack. Follow The Cowboy Line across the prairie and watch for wildlife along the way. Trail users also cross two streams, with the first bridge located near one of the most elaborate historical stone culverts designed by Charles Berg, a fantastic point of interest. The other bridge crosses Big Bordeaux Creek under a sizeable railroad bridge. The trail also takes users within an easy walking distance of the world famous Museum of the Fur Trade, which houses artifacts and exhibits from early colonial days to the present century. The museum highlights one of America's first business enterprises and is located at the original site of the Bordeaux Trading Post, which is listed on the National Historic Register.
Rating: 1B, Distance: 5, 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Hard |
Event information
The first mile of this trail is crushed limestone, while the farther portions of the trail cover will traverse a dirt singletrack. Restrooms are located a few blocks away from the trailhead, at the Downtown Plaza at the intersection of Second and Main Streets, so plan accordingly.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start
All walkers will begin this out and back route on the Cowboy Trail Connection at the Cowboy Trail Connector Trailhead at the intersection of First and Spruce Streets in Chadron, NE.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Cowboy Trail Connector Trailhead |
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Northwest Nebraska Trails Association (AVA-0993)
Event website: www.nwnebraskatrails.com
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