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Kayak/Canoe

In September 2008 and 2009, the Omaha Hiking Club went on an overnight camping trip to Valentine, Nebraska. Members canoed and kayaked on the Niobrara River. The group visited Smith Falls and spent the night camping. Graham Canoe Outfitter provided the canoes, kayaks, tents and fabulous food. A good time was had by all!

In the past, our bike hikes were almost exclusively trail rides (not road rides), and are intended more for enjoying the surroundings than achieving mileage or speed goals. Typical bike rides are the Wabash Trace, Steamboat Trace, and Chalco Hills Recreation Area.

Snow Shoe/Cross Country Ski Events

Snow Shoe or Cross Country Ski outings are scheduled when there is adequate snow fall. These events have been scheduled at Neale Woods and Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge. Members attending these events are expected to bring their own gear and be adequately dressed to weather the elements.

Of Other Interest

During the winter of 2008, events were scheduled to keep the club members active. These events included ice skating and scuba diving.

During the summer of 2009, Omaha Hiking Club Members took an all day field trip to Ashfall Fossil Beds.

If you would like to lead a hike or plan an outdoor event for the Omaha Hiking Club please send an email with some details on what you would like to do!

Ice skate Fossil remains at Ashfall
Fossilized remains at AshFall
Omaha Hiking Club at Ashfall  

Useful Links

Places
Boyer Chute Wildlife Refuge
Fontenelle Forest
Indian Cave State Park
Mahoney State Park
Neale Woods
Platte River State Park
Preparation Canyon State Park
Steamboat Trace
Wabash Trace
Waubonsie State Park
Organizations
American Hiking Society
Fontenelle Nature Association
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
Nebraska Trails Council
Omaha Parks and Recreation
Omaha Walking Club
Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District
The Nature Conservancy
UNOmaha Outdoor Venture Center

Nebraska Sierra Club
Other Useful Information
Hooked on the Outdoors
Backpacker Magazine

Mapquest
Weather.com

The Omaha Hiking Club is not affiliated any other local hiking/walking groups. The Omaha Hiking Club is an independent non-profit organization for hikers. No solicitations please.

Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise.  ~George Washington Carver