hiking trail west of the Preserve mailbox (foot traffic only, please). The trailhead includes a small parking area and information kiosk. You have your choice of the long loop or the short loop, both with grand views of the Niobrara River, biking, fishing, hiking, ice fishing

three-quarter-mile hiking trail, “strenuous,” mile-long Fort Falls hike and a 3.5 mile-long self-guided tour

Swimming
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hunting
Picnicking

Swimming
Camping
Canoeing/Kayaking
Fishing
Hiking
Picnicking

Located next to the Cowboy Trail, Open Seasonally

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crushed limestone trail with wooden decked bridges. Currently, the trail is open from Valentine east to Norfolk—almost 200 miles! It is planned to eventually go west to Chadron for a total of 320 miles. One of the most spectacular parts of the trail is the old train trestle that crosses the Niobrara River just outside of Valentine. It is a quarter of a mile long and towers 150 feet above the river

10 hole course, driving range and two practice putting greens

Hiking, biking, fishing, and bird watching, camping, hunting, horseback riding

two world class golf courses plus a challenging par 3 course called the Horse Course

Activities in Government Canyon: hiking, biking, bird watching, and hunting in specified areas

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