Yes, there are a lot of road miles on the Great Plains Trail, but that is by necessity, not by design. In a perfect world (ha!), the entire GPT would be trail, and the goal is always to move in that direction – increase the trail mileage and decrease the road mileage. That said, many of the road miles are actually quite enjoyable to walk. Here’s a lonely road in western Nebraska that’s part of the GPT.
Warning! The following photos are not from Nebraska. They are from the GPT state of Colorado! My recent trip included a side venture to CO
Cool to see Scottsbluff National Monument fixing areas with real adobe bricks! … plus a great campsite on the south side of the park with
I interrupt posts on my recent trip to Nebraska to bring you the following exciting news. Two GPTA Board members, Clay Bonnyman-Evans (trail name Pony)
Great Plains Trail Alliance was formed from an inspiration that began in 1991 when founder Steve Myers took a trip from Minnesota to Wyoming. On the way, he was struck by the beauty of the open spaces west of the Missouri River. He wanted a way to experience this landscape more fully. Not long after, the seed of an idea for the Great Plains Trail was planted.
Great Plains Trail Alliance
Louisville, CO 80027
smyers@greatplainstrail.org
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That’s not a road, it’s a mountain bike trail!