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Nebraska

Fossil Hills Trail

1.7 mi

Distance

168 ft

Gain

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Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back

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Fossil Hills Trail

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.7 mi
Elevation gain
168 ft
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Managing agency
National Park Service

About this trail

Fossil Hills Trail is a 3.44-mile out-and-back trail in Nebraska with 168 feet of elevation gain. The trail is managed by the National Park Service.

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