County Road S

Total Miles 4
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

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 the area--before opening out alongside farm fields dotted with idle harvest machinery. From there, the surface transforms into freshly graded gravel, rolling up and down gentle hills that give broad views of the surrounding cropland. You will not find water, trash bins, or any kind of formal camping along the way, and cell reception fades in and out, so check your onX maps ahead of time.

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Difficulty

The first section of the trail is unmaintained but gradually becomes a well-maintained gravel road.

History

The Gravel Line follows a scenic stretch of Nebraska's rural past, from Kansas to Nebraska, entirely on gravel. These quiet backroads once linked farms, rail towns, and prairie homesteads--routes shaped by everyday life on the Plains. Today, the trail invites travelers to slow down and experience the landscape much as early settlers and locals once did. It's a peaceful drive through rolling hills, open skies, and the quiet history woven into Nebraska's countryside.

Technical Rating

1

County Road S Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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