Omaha’s paved trail network connects the Missouri River to the western suburbs. Plus loops inside Zorinsky, Standing Bear, Chalco Hills, and Cunningham Lake — family-friendly and ride-anytime.
Paved, marked, and continuous — the spines of the network. 43 on the map.

8.5-mile north-south connector along 144th Street from Fort Street to Giles Road. Links the West Papio Trail and serves as a key suburban commuting route.

Paved loop connecting Bellevue neighborhoods to the Keystone network.

Nearly 19 miles from Hefflinger Park south into Seymour Smith Park. Passes through six parks, connects retail corridors, and links to the Keystone at Seymour Smith.

Cross the Missouri River to Iowa and back. Stand in two states. Best sunrise views in the city.

3.1 miles from 67th & Pacific through Elmwood Park and Memorial Park to 50th & Happy Hollow Blvd. Watch for golf balls through Elmwood Park.

6.2-mile paved concrete loop. ADA accessible, 8ft wide. Marina, shelters, campground, fishing docks.

~20 miles of multipurpose nature trails north of HWY 36. Hiking, MTB, horseback.


Historic 1.7-mile rails-to-trails corridor with the 60th Street overpass bridge and mature tree canopy. Keystone at Karen Park to 36th & Vinton.

Paved multi-use connecting Wabash Trace and Indian Creek systems.

Flanagan Lake Trail is drawn from Douglas-Omaha GIS (DOGIS). 5.8 miles, 149 ft of climb.

Keystone southern terminus. Missouri River camping, boating, bird-watching.

Paved connector linking Lake Manawa to Iowa Riverfront.

6.5 miles along Missouri River levee. Big Lake Park to south CB. Bob Kerrey Bridge connection.

One-mile paved campus loop. All skill levels.

The backbone of Omaha's trail system. 28 miles from Cunningham Lake south to Haworth Park in Bellevue. Flat, paved, and connects to nearly every other trail in the network.

~8 miles of mountain bike singletrack near Missouri River boat ramps.

7.5-mile paved shoreline loop. Connects Indian Creek & Wabash Trace.

Connects the Keystone Trail to Walnut Creek Recreational Area through Papillion.

Brand-new trail system nearing completion. Open for public use except signed areas near Community Center. Full completion May 2026.
Military Road Trail is drawn from Douglas-Omaha GIS (DOGIS). 3.3 miles, 320 ft of climb.

Remote, scenic paved trail from NP Dodge Park to Douglas/Washington County line. Boyer Chute NWR access.

MoPac Trail is drawn from Douglas-Omaha GIS (DOGIS). 16.1 miles, 300 ft of climb.
North Omaha Trail is drawn from Douglas-Omaha GIS (DOGIS). 1.7 miles, 3 ft of climb.

Short paved trail from Pershing Drive to the Missouri River.

Along the Missouri River through downtown. Southern: Lewis & Clark Landing to Veterans Memorial Bridge. Northern: Kiwanis Park to Boyer Chute NWR.

1.5-mile paved trail with peaceful lake views. 180th St, south of HWY 36.

Multi-use connector trail in Council Bluffs.

Top-rated trail on TrailLink for the Omaha area. Paved connector through west Omaha.

Skyline Trail is drawn from Douglas-Omaha GIS (DOGIS). 2.9 miles, 243 ft of climb.

Parkway-side trail from Fontenelle Boulevard to 90th Street and Military Road.
South Omaha Trail is drawn from Douglas-Omaha GIS (DOGIS). 3.7 miles, 202 ft of climb.

2.5-mile paved loop. Kite flying, RC airplanes, fishing.

7.2 miles along Valley View Drive, east side of CB. Connects north from Wabash Trace trailhead.
Paved trail from the Veterans Memorial Bridge along Veterans Memorial Highway to East Manawa Drive. The 2023 map calls it 6 miles and connects it with the Western Historic Trails Center Link, Indian Creek Trail, and Lake Manawa Trail. The county line includes the 24th Street to Indian Creek gap. Drawn from Pottawattamie County GIS. 4.6 miles, 48 ft of climb.

Iowa's premier rail-trail. 63 miles through the Loess Hills. Thursday Taco Rides. Camping. $2 day pass.

Figure-eight trail around 135-acre lake in 335-acre park. Near Werner Park.

Waterloo Trail is drawn from Douglas-Omaha GIS (DOGIS). 2.6 miles, 27 ft of climb.

9+ miles of paved trail at Chalco Hills. Arboretum, wetlands, nature center. Heartland Bike Share on site.

23.5 miles through western Omaha following Papillion Creek. North section is one of the metro's most scenic trails with parks every mile. Connects Zorinsky Lake to Bellevue.
Western Douglas County Trail is drawn from Douglas-Omaha GIS (DOGIS). 12.2 miles, 91 ft of climb.

NPS connector linking Iowa Riverfront Trail to the CB trail system.

Popular West Omaha loop with prairie views, fishing pier, and waterbird habitat.
Flat, scenic, and great for kids — pick a lake and circle it.

A 1,186-acre recreation area in southwest Omaha featuring Wehrspann Lake, restored prairie, and an excellent nature center. The 8-mile trail loop around the lake offers rolling hills and diverse habitats.

A 390-acre lake surrounded by a 1,050-acre park in north central Omaha. Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for flood control and recreation, it opened in 1977. After a major renovation beginning in 2017, the park reopened in 2021 with upgraded trails, a renovated campground, new marina, disc golf course, and improved access.

A 135-acre lake surrounded by trails, a nature center, and one of the best kayak launches in the metro. Located in northwest Omaha, Standing Bear offers fishing, paddle sports, and a quieter alternative to the larger lakes.

A 450-acre recreation area featuring a 105-acre lake, modern playground, and paved trails in Papillion. Great for fishing, kayaking, and family outings with newer facilities and easy highway access.

A 255-acre park centered around a 98-acre lake in West Omaha. The 4.8-mile paved loop is one of the most popular trails in the city, winding through prairie, past fishing piers, and alongside waterbird habitat.
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