As one of Nebraska's biggest cities, Omaha has its share of urban sprawl, but spend a little time in town and find museums, pleasant parks, plenty of places to tuck into for an Omaha steak and somewhat unexpectedly, an indoor rainforest.
The rolling hills of Sumter National Forest near Chester are home to 9 miles of easy-to-moderate loops know collectively as Woods Ferry Horse Trail. The trails run over a terrain that's primarily red clay and is a won der ful interruption from the area's typical pine trails. This area has a hard wood canopy of poplars, maples, and sweet gums. Look for deer, turkeys, toredtail hawks, quail, blue heron, and even the rare osprey.
Details
Length:
9 miles
Difficulty:
Easy Intermediate
Time:
3 - 4 hours
Season:
Year Round
Additional Details:
Camping: Woods Ferry Recreation Area has 28 camp sites.
Restrictions: Horses must be shod.
Safety: Care should be tak en in the woods during big-game season: wear blaze orange.
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