Cowboy Trail (Norfolk Trailhead)
Ta-Ha-Zouka Park, Norfolk, NE 68701
321 miles of trails
At the eastern trailhead in Norfolk of the 321-mile Cowboy Trail, leashed dogs cross 200+ bridges on crushed limestone. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans are available. Prepare for variable weather on this long conversion.
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- Park
- Cowboy Trail (Norfolk Trailhead)
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Norfolk, Nebraska
- Coordinates
- 41.9656, -97.4364
- Trail miles
- 321
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 10 — Great vibes
- 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 1,240 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 321 miles of trail
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Dog policy
Eastern trailhead of the 321-mile Cowboy Trail — the longest rails-to-trails conversion in the US. Crushed limestone, 200+ bridges. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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