About Scotts Bluff National Monument
Towering 800 feet above the North Platte River, Scotts Bluff has served as a landmark for peoples from Native Americans to emigrants on the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails to modern travelers. Rich with geological and paleontological history as well as human history, there is much to discover while exploring the 3,000 acres of Scotts Bluff National Monument.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
Scotts Bluff National Monument is located in the Mountain Time Zone. These hours are for the grounds, picnic area, and trails only. The hours for the Visitor Center and Summit Road are different. See below for Summit Road and Visitor Center hours.
Activities
Getting There
Visitors traveling east-west on Interstate 80 can exit at Kimball, Nebraska and drive 45 miles north on Nebraska Highway 71. Follow National Park Service signs three miles west of Gering, Nebraska to Old Oregon Trail Road. Turn west onto Old Oregon Trail Road and follow it approximately 2 miles to the monument visitor center on the right. Visitors travelling along the North Platte River using US Highway 26 or Nebraska Highway 92, should follow the National Park Service signs.
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Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Backcountry Hiking South Bluff
Backcountry hiking on South Bluff is difficult and should only be attempted by experienced hikers. Please check in with the…
There are no marked walking or hiking trails on South Bluff. It is accessible only by means of a steep…
Stamp Your Passport Book
Stamp your "Passport to Your National Parks" book in the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center!
Stamp your "Passport to Your National Parks" book!
Viewing the William Henry Jackson Collection
A selection of the Scotts Bluff National Monument collection of the works of William Henry Jackson is displayed in the…
View a portion of the Scotts Bluff National Monument collection of the works of artist William Henry Jackson.
Hiking Scotts Bluff National Monument
There are nearly four miles of hiking trails at Scotts Bluff National Monument. There is a trail for every ability.
Scotts Bluff Cell Phone Audio Tour
The Scotts Bluff National Monument Cell Phone Audio Tour is a great way to learn more about the natural and…
You may walk to the various stops on the cell phone tour to get a better view of the scene…
Enjoy a Picnic at Scotts Bluff
Enjoy a picnic at Scotts Bluff National Monument
Enjoy a picnic at one of the monument's three picnic tables. Each is located under a shelter to provide a…
Visitor Centers
Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center
Located just steps away from the route of the Oregon, California, and Pony Express Trails; the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center features exhibits, a…
Hours: Scotts Bluff National Monument is located in the Mountain Time Zone
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