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Lincoln’s trails
The City of Lincoln has over 130 miles of trails spread throughout the city. Though they are great for much more than biking, the well-maintained network throughout the city makes off-road transportation safe, quiet, and efficient. Visit the links below for a map of trails and closures throughout the city, along with a brief history of each of Lincoln’s main trails.
To learn more about planning your bike ride throughout the city of Lincoln, visit the “Planning your ride” page here.
Map of bike trails
Sometimes, Google Maps just doesn’t cut it. Visit the link below for a map of Lincoln trails, trail closures, bike lanes, and more – and view or hide layers as you wish.
Lincoln’s primary trails
Interested in more information and a brief history of Lincoln’s main trails? Visit the City of Lincoln website to learn more, and grow familiar with a great method of transportation and recreation within the city.
The Great Plains Trail Network
Invested in learning and helping grow Lincoln’s trail network? The Great Plains Trail network is “a group of citizens who advocate and support a network of trails in and around Lancaster County.” Learn more and join today!
Trail maintenance: THOR
Trails Have Our Respect (THOR) is a volunteer-led organization looking to advocate for and repair trails in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa – including Lincoln. Visit the link below to learn more and get involved!