Upland Prairie Loop Trail
Homestead National Historical Park, Gage County, NE
Out-and-back trail in Homestead National Historical Park, Gage County, NE. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 1.7 mi (2.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 46 ft (14 m)
- Est. Time
- 35 min
- High point
- 1,322 ft (403 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Land: Commodity or Community? 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Where Did Homesteaders Get Groceries? 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Site of Freeman brick house 1876-1916 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from start
- Historic site: First Homestead Monument 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Upland Prairie Loop Trail
How long is Upland Prairie Loop Trail?
Upland Prairie Loop Trail is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) long. Most people take about 35 min. It climbs 46 ft (14 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,322 ft (403 m).
How hard is Upland Prairie Loop Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Upland Prairie Loop Trail?
Parking at the start. 2 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Upland Prairie Loop Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Upland Prairie Loop Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (60% under trees).
Is Upland Prairie Loop Trail good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly.
What can you do on Upland Prairie Loop Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking.
Is this a good week for Upland Prairie Loop Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Upland Prairie Loop Trail
- Grain Growers Highway Trail Homestead National Historical Park · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Farm Loop Trail Homestead National Historical Park · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Woodland Loop Trail Homestead National Historical Park · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Cottonwood Loop Trail Homestead National Historical Park · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Freeman School Trail Homestead National Historical Park · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Common foot/bike path Gage County · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Bottom Trail Rockford Lake State Recreation Area · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Backland Trail Rockford Lake State Recreation Area · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.7 km)
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap