Scotts Bluff National Monument

National Monument Nebraska
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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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Summers at Scotts Bluff are generally dry and high temperatures are usually in the 80's and 90's, although they can reach above 100 on occasion. Hikers are strongly advised to carry water. Winter daytime temperatures are usually in the 40's or low 50's, with overnight lows below freezing and, on occasion, below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Although it can be windy any time of the year, spring is the windiest season.

Address

190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE 69341

Activities & Topics

Arts and Culture Cultural Demonstrations Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Biking Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Living History Junior Ranger Program Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Arts Painting Photography Burial Cemetery and Gravesite Forts Great Depression Monuments and Memorials Native American Heritage Westward Expansion Animals Birds Fossils and Paleontology Geology Grasslands Prairies River and Riparian Rock Landscapes and Features Scenic Views Trails

Operating Hours

wednesday

9

monday

9

thursday

9

sunday

9

tuesday

9

friday

9

saturday

9

Location

Coordinates: 41.83464193, -103.7071351

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