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Nebraska
Bison
6.0 mi
Distance
828 ft
Gain
2h 17m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Nebraska National Forest
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Bison
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 6.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 828 ft
- Elevation loss
- 828 ft
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About this trail
The Bison Trail is a 6-mile out-and-back hike in the Bison area of Nebraska, offering a straightforward journey through the region's characteristic landscape. This trail provides hikers with a chance to experience Nebraska's natural terrain and wildlife habitat, with the return route following the same path outbound.
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