⚠️ STEAMBOAT TRACE TRAIL CLOSURE UPDATE - Monday, 3/30/2026 ⚠️
The Steamboat Trace Trail remains CLOSED from Peru to the Honey Creek bridge near 733 Road.
Please continue to avoid this area during this time. We will provide updates as conditions change and when the trail is able to reopen.
Thank you for your understanding.
This scenic, 22-mile abandoned railroad corridor parallels the Missouri River from about six miles south of Nebraska City to just south of Brownville, Nebraska. Visitors will enjoy a variety of experiences including a wealth of different tree and plant species and birds and other wildlife (deer, turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, snakes, raccoons, bobcats, etc.) The trail winds through sandstone bluffs, cuts across open farm fields, and hugs the river in spots. A crushed limestone surface provides an avenue for hikers and bicyclists alike. Open most of the year, for safety reasons, however, the trail is always closed during rifle deer hunting seasons (10 days in November, two weeks in January).
Things You Should Know
- Horses, ATVs, snowmobiles, and other motorized vehicles are not allowed.
- No permit is required; however, voluntary donations are accepted and used to maintain and improve the trail.
- Trailheads are located at Brownville, Peru, and south of Nebraska City near the OPPD power plant.
Video: Birds of Nemaha County
