Beginner Off-Road Trails Near La Platte, Nebraska

This trail has lake access for Pony Creek Lake and the Pony Creek Lake Park. Coming up to the lake on the left, you can see Pony Creek which is on private land. Further on…
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This trail is an addition to the Pony Creek Lake trail. This trail will give access to the RV park, camping and grilling area, cabins, etc. All campsites on Pony Creek Park are not free.…
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At the beginning of the trail, there is a small bridge. Halfway into the trail, there is a small stream that makes a small drop down that can catch you off guard. After the small…
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This trail has beautiful side walls that go up to 20 feet on some parts. There is a bridge at the halfway mark that crosses Waubonsie Creek. On the other side of the bridge, the…
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The track opens as a skinny "minimally maintained" lane of deep, soft sand cut between crop rows. After a while, it broadens into a nicely graded stretch, only to narrow again and return to that…
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This stretch of gravel runs long and wide, its surface kept in good shape yet busy with intersecting back roads and even a four-lane highway, so steady eyes for oncoming traffic are essential. You will…
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This stretch of road runs long and almost ruler-straight across gentle hills, rising and dipping enough to keep the horizon moving. The gravel is generally firm, yet pockets of loose stone appear without warning, so…
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This stretch runs arrow-straight for miles, its broad gravel surface kept in decent shape but pocked with washboard and small dips where side roads splice in. The route threads one family farm after another, so…
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This route begins narrow but soon opens into a broad ribbon of well-graded gravel. Most of the surface feels smooth, yet pockets of deep stone can shift the wheels without warning. Side roads splice the…
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This broad gravel road is tidy-looking but tilts and is off-camber just enough in certain stretches to feel slick when the loose stone shifts beneath the wheels. It rises and dips over gentle hills, slipping…
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This segment runs along a broad stretch of well-graded gravel that remains mostly smooth, though light corrugations remind you it serves regular traffic. Midway, it climbs a tall, sturdy bridge spanning a muddy creek where…
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The route begins as a single-lane strip of gravel, tight enough that you feel the grass brush the mirrors, but it soon broadens into a well-graded road where only the odd patch of deep stone…
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The route begins as a single-lane track with little upkeep, and after rain, it turns slick enough to keep you on your toes. Early on, it skirts a barricaded bridge--one of several abandoned crossings in…
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This is a brief stretch of wide, nicely graded gravel that rolls over a series of gentle hills. The surface stays mostly smooth, though loose stones gather at the edges in places, so keep an…
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The trail follows a narrow ribbon of dusty gravel that remains mostly smooth as it winds through open farmland and passes several farmhouses. Along the way, it crosses a paved road, providing access to two…
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This trail is an off-shoot of the original Riverside Dirt Trail and can be used to access three possible campsites and multiple fishing spots. Trees surround this section of the trail, which can be used…
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This run of dusty, narrow gravel rolls out mostly smooth, though the surface ripples with a few corrugated stretches that keep speeds in check. It bends past a handful of houses and skirts the edge…
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The trail remains mostly smooth and well-maintained, although a few corrugated sections appear where it intersects other tracks and a paved road. It runs straight through open fields, passing picturesque farmhouses and rolling hills that…
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The trail stays mostly smooth as it winds through rolling hills and crosses a charming bridge near its center. Composed of well-maintained gravel, the route features gentle ascents and descents with open views of the…
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The trail remains mostly smooth, with only a few corrugated patches near the main intersection. This well-maintained gravel road undulates over rolling hills, presenting gentle climbs and descents that open into wide vistas. Travelers should…
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The trail is a smooth, narrow gravel path with few corrugations or bumps, winding through farmland with minimal local traffic. The route features gentle ascents and descents as it crosses rolling hills. There are no…
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The trail follows a narrow, dusty gravel surface that remains mostly straight while incorporating a few climbs and descents. Along the way, travelers cross two bridges, one rated for three tons and another for ten…
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The trail runs mostly straight, intersecting with other grid-pattern tracks and passing by an idyllic farmhouse. It begins with a slightly rough surface and no trees, but gradually smooths out as you continue, and ends…
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Bob Brown Conservation area is located west of Forest City Missouri in the Missouri River bottoms and is a wide well maintained gravel road. This is a great area for migratory bird watching, hunting and…
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The trail can be divided into three distinct sections. At the start, it follows a well-maintained, creamy-colored path that remains mostly straight and skirts past several farmhouses. Beyond that, travelers enter a dirt track between…
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Easy gravel road around Brown State Fishing Lake with small spurs around the lake to camp and fish. Camping and fishing are free. A couple of pit toilets around the lake and campfire rings at…
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Riverbreaks is a gravel road that climbs from the Missouri River bottoms turning onto Quebec Road. It is well-maintained gravel but can become soft and muddy after heavy rains. 4WD is recommended when visiting this…
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The trail runs in a straight line with a few climbs and drops, and the surface is generally smooth aside from some bumps and corrugated patches. It winds through farmland, so travelers should stay alert…
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Parkstone Drive weaves along the Missouri river bottoms following the Corps of Engineers levee system. It's a well-maintained gravel drive with private property on each side. This route ends and begins at Missouri Conservation areas…
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This trail takes you along the Big Blue River and through a historic part of Kansas. Where you will see a Ferry crossing and Alcove Spring Park, a stopping Point along the Oregon Trail. At…
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