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HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL

KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL

KENWOOD ELEMENTARY

BRYANT ELEMENTARY

CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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C E N T R A L R O U T ECOTTONMILL PARK TO FT. KEARNY PARK / TOTAL DISTANCE: 13.10 MILES

Cottonmill to UNK (University Drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 .59 milesUNK to Yanney Park (11th Street) [LIGHTED] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .31 milesYanney Park to S . 2nd Avenue [LIGHTED] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .69 milesS . 2nd Avenue to The Archway [LIGHTED] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .10 milesThe Archway to I-80 Undercrossing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 .64 milesI-80 Underpass to Ft . Kearny State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .77 miles

W E S T R O U T EYANNEY PARK TO FOUNTAIN HILLS PARK / TOTAL DISTANCE: 4.88 MILES

Yanney Park (Trailhead) to Kearney High (30th Avenue) . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .01 milesKearney High to W . Lincolnway Park (north) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 milesW . Lincolnway Park to Meadowlark North Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .00 milesMeadowlark North Park to Baldwin Park (17th Avenue) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .43 milesBaldwin Park to Fountain Hills Park (11th Avenue) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 miles

E A S T R O U T EN. 2ND AVENUE TO N. CHANNEL PLATTE RIVER BRIDGE / TOTAL DISTANCE: 4.71 MILES

North 2nd Avenue to Meadowlark Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .00 milesMeadowlark Elementary to Harvey Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 milesHarvey Park to Avenue M Overpass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 miles Avenue M Overpass to Hammer Park [LIGHTED] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .07 milesHammer Park to N . Channel Bridge [LIGHTED] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 miles

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MILES & STEPS: An average height person takes 2,000 steps per mile . The recommended number of steps per person per day is 10,000-15,000 .

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S N O W R E M O V A LSnow will be removed from concrete trails after city streets have been cleared . Please avoid using the trails until the

snow has been removed .

T R A I L E V E N T SAny group interested in holding an organized public event on a trail can contact the Park and Recreation Department

at 308-237-4644 for further information .

T R A I L M A I N T E N A N C EThe City of Kearney Park and Recreation Department is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of city-owned

trails . Please report any issue to the Department .

KearneyTrails

KearneyTrails

C O N N E C T I N G T H E C O M M U N I T Y

a guide to

Walk Paths / Bike Paths

Trailhead Parking / Rest Areas

Connections to Schools, Business, and Attractions

Park and Recreation Opportunities Along the WayThis trail guide was funded and produced by the City of Kearney and the Kearney Visitor’s Bureau

www.cityofkearney.org | www.visitkearney.org*See special rules and safety guidelines for the Water Trail located at the entrance landing at Yanney Park.

2005 1st AvenueKearney, Nebraska 68847ph: 308-237-46448:00 a .m . - 5:00 p .m ., Mon .-Fri . (excluding major holidays)

KearneyTrails

KearneyTrails CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY

connecting to parks

connecting to schools

connecting with nature

connecting to shopping & Workplaces

connecting with yourself & Health

connecting to attractions

connecting with people

P E R M I T T E D U S E S

The trails are designed specifically for walking/running and bicycling. Equestrian use is allowed in Cottonmill Park at Oldfather Prairie and Meadowlark North Park . All motorized vehicles are prohibited except for maintenance, official or emergency vehicles. Electrically assisted pedal-powered bicycles and tricycles (maximum speed 20 mph) are allowed . Also allowed are electrically powered mobility devices for persons with disabilities . Trail use may be limited when reserved for events or for maintenance .

H E L M E T S R E C O M M E N D E D

For your safety, all cyclists and equestrian users should wear helmets . Your helmet should be snug and level on your head, and sit low on your forehead . Buckle and tighten your chin strap so that no more than one or two fingers fit under the strap.

S A F T E Y T I P S

✓ Avoid running/walking/biking by yourself .✓ Tell someone when and where you’re going and when you

expect to be back .✓ Bring a cell phone and ID .✓ Avoid using headphones .✓ Watch for and adhere to trail signage .✓ Check the weather prior to leaving .✓ Be aware of your surroundings .✓ Be prepared to stop or yield at road crossings .✓ Choose appropriate clothing/footwear .✓ Carry food/water for long trips .✓ Bring a whistle and/or pepper spray .✓ For emergencies, call 911 .

T R A I L E T I Q U E T T E

✓ Keep to the right side of the trail and pass on the left side .✓ Use your voice “On your left” well in advance of passing

others . Listen for and acknowledge when others are passing to allow for them to pass safely .

✓ When traveling in a group, move to the right when meeting oncoming users .

✓ Cyclists should yield to pedestrians . Cyclists and pedestrians should yield to horses .

✓ Control your speed . Be cautious on busy trails, or when there is low visibility or slippery surfaces .

✓ Keep the trails beautiful . Pack out all trash .

T R A I L R U L E S

✓ Pets must be kept under restraint of a leash and under control of a competent person . (City Code 2711) . The pet shall be reined within four feet of the responsible person .

✓ Pet owners are responsible of prompt removal and disposal of waste deposited by their animal (City Code 2711) .

✓ Stay off private property .✓ Obey all signs and traffic signals.✓ Every person operating a bicycle upon a trail shall exercise

the highest degree of care to avoid colliding with another trail user .

permitted uses, safety guidelines, trail etiquette & Rules

urban trail routesCENTRAL ROUTE

COTTONMILL PARK TO FT. KEARNY PARKTOTAL DISTANCE: 13.10 MILES

Cottonmill to Ft . Kearny State Park is considered to be the spine of the Kearney trail system and totals the distance of a half marathon . This section uniquely connects a City/County Park to a State Park . Along the way, the trail borders the Kearney Canal and Turkey Creek, and passes by the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Yanney Park, 2nd Avenue business district, and The Archway . The section from UNK to the East Expressway has trail lights . The section from The Archway to Ft . Kearney offers a concrete trail as well as a Limestone trail that is often preferred by runners . Trailhead parking is available at Cottonmill Park, Yanney Park, The Archway, I-80 Underpass, and Ft. Kearny. Bike fix-it stations, water stations, and rest areas are available along the way .

Cottonmill Park to UNK (Univ . Dr .) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 .59 milesUNK to Yanney Park (11th St .) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 .31 milesYanney Park to S . 2nd Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 .69 milesS . 2nd Ave . to The Archway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 .10 milesThe Archway to I-80 Underpass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 .64 milesI-80 Underpass to Ft . Kearny State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 .77 miles

YANNEY PARK TO CENTRAL AVENUETOTAL DISTANCE: 2.3 MILES

Changing your mode of travel to kayak or canoe, the Kearney Water Trail is a one-of-kind amenity in central Nebraska that attracts thousands of users . The typical season length is April through October . Fed by the Kearney Canal, the water trail joins the North Channel of the Platte River, otherwise known as Turkey Creek . An entrance landing and trailhead parking is available at Yanney Park . The exit landing is located on the west side of Central Avenue . The water trail offers a unique recreational opportunity .

COTTONMILL PARK APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES

Cottonmill Park is the perfect spot for a nature walk or some single track mountain bike riding . Oldfather Prairie is one of the most popular locations and offers a .75 and 2 mile loop . This is one of the few trail sections that can be utilized for horseback riding . The Red Cedar Trail meanders through trees and past the lake . Beck Memorial Trail offers some hills and goes past the Rotary Nature Barn . Lorma’s Overlook is the newest addition to Cottonmill Park, and offers a trail that circles through pristine prairie and a beautiful view of the Platte River Valley .

MEADOWLARK NORTH PARK APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES

These grass/dirt trails are excellent for a challenging mountain bike ride or a beautiful autumn jog . This trail system offers a variety of route choices for the user . The trail passes by the dog park, BMX track, archery range, and golf course . Trailhead parking is available .

TED BALDWIN PARK APPROXIMATELY .7 MILES

Nestled between the Ted Baldwin Park soccer fields and the Lighthouse Point Lake, the trail sits in a natural prairie valley . Terrific groves of Sumac, which turn deep red in the fall, can be seen along the trail . This trail is highly used by those living in nearby neighborhoods .

WEST ROUTE

YANNEY PARK TO FOUNTAIN HILLS PARK TOTAL DISTANCE: 4.88 MILES

The nearly 5 mile route, which includes some hills, connects to such parks as Yanney Park, West Lincolnway Park, Meadowlark North Park, Baldwin Park, and Fountain Hills Park . The trail also leads to Kearney High School and Central Community College . Trailhead parking is available at Yanney Park, West Lincolnway Park and Baldwin Park .

Yanney Park (Trailhead) to Kearney High (30th Ave .) . . 1 .01 milesKearney High to W . Lincolway Park (north) . . . . . . . . . . . .90 milesW . Lincolnway Park to Meadowlark North Park . . . . . . . 1 .00 milesMeadowlark North Park to Baldwin Park (17th Ave .) . . . 1 .43 milesBaldwin Park to Fountain Hills Park (11th Ave .) . . . . . . . . .54 miles

EAST ROUTE

N. 2ND AVENUE TO N. CHANNEL PLATTE RIVER BRIDGE

TOTAL DISTANCE: 4.71 MILESThis trail section connects to the North 2nd Avenue business district, Meadowlark Elementary School, Sunrise Middle School, Harvey Park, and Nina Hammer Park . The Avenue M Overpass helps trail users to easily bypass Highway 30 and the railroad tracks . On the south end, this trail intersects the Central Route Trail leading to Cottonmill Park and Ft . Kearny State Park .

North 2nd Ave . to Meadowlark Elementary . . . . . . . . . . .1 .00 milesMeadowlark Elementary to Harvey Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 milesHarvey Park to Ave . M Overpass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 miles Ave . M . Overpass to Hammer Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 .07 milesHammer Park to N . Channel Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 miles

water trail

natural trails

Many of the restrooms indicated on the map are only open between

April-October . Please plan ahead during the winter months .