Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Cody, Nebraska

Horton Road is a remote two-track that runs along the northern boundary of Badlands National Park in South Dakota. This lightly maintained backcountry road cuts through open prairie terrain, with long, straight stretches flanked by…
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Gaston Road is a scenic trail that runs primarily north-south near the western border of the Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest and Grassland (near Halsey, NE). Although there are occasional reminders that…
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Conata Basin Road is a two-lane gravel route that winds through the stunning expanse of Buffalo Gap National Grassland, leading straight into the heart of Badlands National Park. Beginning off SD-44 to the south, this…
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Typical of several national forest roads in the Bessey Ranger District, this trail serves primarily to provide access to water sources for livestock being maintained on the property. Care should be taken to avoid startling…
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This is a fun two-track dirt trail that gives you a glimpse into the grasslands and Badlands most people don't get to experience. You may encounter lots of prairie dogs and large herds of antelope.…
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This trail starts just off Interstate 90 at exit 116 in the Buffalo Gap National Grassland. It is a mostly straight trail southbound to the scenic drive through the Badlands National Park. It can be…
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This is an out-and-back trail. The trail does continue past the turnaround point, but it enters private property at the tracked trail's end. There is a gate indicating where the private property trail begins. This…
Learn more about Forest Road 211 - Camp 2 Road

This is a main trail in the Nebraska National Forest. It will allow access to many other trails in the forest network along with access, via offshoot trails, to Natick Campground and Whitetail Campground. The…
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Horseshoe Bar runs east-west across the middle portion of the northern half of the Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest and Grassland (near Halsey, NE). The trail has a seasonal restriction - it…
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This trail or track is on the edge of the Badlands National Park. You can expect to see great views and a high potential for wildlife such as mountain goats. Several turnouts are available and…
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This is mainly a wide trail that has a mix of soft sand, hard-pack sand and hard-pack dirt. The trail will lead you through some great views of the area's dunes, and prairies, and into…
Learn more about Forest Road 203A - Circle Trail

The trail is mostly sand, deep in several areas along it. It has overgrowth to its sides, and it will lead you through open prairies with some nice views off in the distance. A portion…
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This is a dirt trail that runs along the cliff edge of Buffalo National Grasslands overlooking part of the Badlands and offering numerous boondocking locations. Both north and south ends of the trail are along…
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This is an out-and-back trail. There is a large area at the end of the trail to turn around. The trail is mainly comprised of soft sand that can be deep in some areas. It…
Learn more about Forest Road 228 - Figard Trail

Three Camps (West) runs east-west across the middle portion of the northern half of the Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest and Grassland (near Halsey, NE). The trail has a seasonal restriction -…
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This is a main trail that will be accessed by many from the Bessey Recreation Center. The trail is short but caution should be used by those with a rooftop tent or a top-heavy vehicle…
Learn more about Forest Road 223 - Scenic

This is mainly a sandy 2-track trail that is overgrown in many areas with minor washouts and ruts. The trail is comprised of medium-packed sand and loose semi-deep sand. The tracks are difficult to follow…
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Tree Line is very near the center of the Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest and Grasslands (near Halsey, Nebraska). The trail connects with South Natick Road on the west, and Circle Road…
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This is a 2 track trail sandy that is overgrown in parts which makes identifying the trail tracks tricky at times. The middle section of this trail also has some very deep ruts and washouts…
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This is a short connecting trail that will lead you to other trails in the network of forest trails. The trail surface is primarily sand, with dirt and grass. The trail runs through a few…
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Three Camps (East) is one of the few trails in the Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest and Grassland (near Halsey, NE) that stays in the forested area for its entirety. Both ends…
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Warning for those towing a camper or trailer: This trial starts or ends at Whitetail Campground. This is a very popular campground. There are several very steep ascents and descents with very deep and soft…
Learn more about Forest Road 214-2 - County Line

This trail will lead you to, or from, Whitetail Campground. The trail has areas of hard to medium-packed sand with areas of soft sand. There are a few areas where the sand is also semi-deep.…
Learn more about Forest Road 277 - Whitetail / Weggener

This an easy, scenic dirt road that leads to some really cool overlooks of the south portion of Badlands National Park. It has 2 distinct sections with the first part being accessible to all vehicles…
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This is an out-and-back trail, with the trail ending at the border of neighboring private property. The trail starts behind a wire cattle gate, be sure to always shut the gate behind you. For the…
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Indian Creek Rd is an easy well-maintained Gravel Road that starts in Scenic at the Bombing Range Rd and takes you through the north west part of Buffalo Gap Natl Grassland. You might be able…
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Spring Draw Rd is an accessible, well-maintained Gravel Road that connects Indian Creek Rd Hwy 44 and takes you through the northwest part of Buffalo Gap Natl Grassland. You might be able to see prairie…
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The three trails that comprise this route are all at or just under 3 miles long. The first two-thirds (Little Wolf East and Highline) are well-maintained gravel;most of the last third is dirt - a…
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