Volksmarch Northwest Nebraska
Volksmarch your way across Northwest Nebraska by yourself, with a club, family or friends. With three sanctioned trails, Volksmarchers of all ages and abilities can enjoy the scenery and history of Northwest Nebraska.
Agate Fossil Beds Volksmarch
Walk high plains mixed grass prairie and view fossil exhibits at Agate Fossil Bed National Monument. This trail is rated 1A and is open seasonally.Â
White River Volksmarch
This year-round volksmarch trail is rated 1B and connects Crawford to Fort Robinson State Park with stunning views of Northwest Nebraska’s buttes along a former railroad track.
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Chadron State College Volksmarch
This year-round volksmarch trail showcases the cross country trails behind Chadron State College. It is rated 2A.Â
All three Northwest Nebraska Volksmarches can be accessed via the Online Start Box and searching “Chadron” or by stopping at the Chadron Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau at 706 W. 3rd St., Chadron.
Coming in 2024!
The 3rd Annual
Northwest Nebraska Volksmarch
May 18, 2024
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
Captain James H. Cook and his son Harold developed a headquarters at Agate Springs Ranch for paleontologists interested in the fossils of ancient mammals discovered in the area in the late 1800s. Join us for the 2024 Northwest Nebraska Volksmarch and explore Carnegie and University Hills. Look closely to discover in-situ fossils, native wildflowers and grasses and the local wildlife. Back at the Visitor’s Center, delve more deeply into the geological and fossil record of the region and admire the unique collection of Native American objects gifted to Cook through his friendly relations with the Oglala Lakota Sioux, including Chief Red Cloud.
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is one of the region’s seasonal Volksmarches, so you’ll be able to check it off your bucket list during this event. Take extra time to visit the two other area year rounds/seasonal at Chadron State College and Fort Robinson State Park (White River Volksmarch).
