A WHOLE COUNTRY OF REASONS TO GO

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Nebraska
A landmark on the overland trails
Where to stay →
Scenic header: Thousands of covered wagons rolled by Eagle Rock in the mid nineteenth century. · NPS Photo / Wesley Gant · Photo credits
A GOOD REASON TO GO

A landmark on the overland trails

A towering bluff above the North Platte Valley became a landmark for westbound travelers. Road and trail viewpoints connect the landscape with stories of migration and Native homelands.

Conestoga wagon in front of Eagle Rock
Thousands of covered wagons rolled by Eagle Rock in the mid nineteenth century.
NPS Photo / Wesley Gant

What to explore

  • Summit Road when open
  • Oregon Trail Pathway
  • Visitor-center exhibits

Before you go

Confirm summit-road hours and vehicle restrictions. Walking to the top is a different undertaking from visiting the lower trail area.

Allow time for the approach, interpretation and breaks. Check the specific facilities and walking surfaces your guests need.

Where to stay →Official visitor information ↗

Current access, reservations, fees and operating arrangements should be checked with the official operator or managing agency. Photographs can show earlier conditions.