Scotts Bluff National Monument, Gering
190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE 69341
3,000 acres · 4.5 miles of trails
Gering's Scotts Bluff National Monument includes 3,000 acres with 800-foot bluffs above the Platte River. Leashed dogs access the Saddle Rock Trail and summit road with shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Prepare for steep inclines.
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- Park
- Scotts Bluff National Monument, Gering
- Type
- National park
- Location
- Gering, Nebraska
- Coordinates
- 41.8347, -103.7072
- Size
- 3,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 4.5
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.0 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 3,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
3,000-acre NPS monument with 800-ft bluffs above the Platte River. Leashed dogs on Saddle Rock Trail and summit road.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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