Northwest Nebraska is rural, and that means we have gravel roads…lots of them. Roughly 1,300 miles of gravel await you. 

Gravel grinders know the journey doesn’t have to take place on four wheels. Discover the joy of biking gravel roads, enjoying beautiful scenery, wildlife, and camaraderie with fellow cyclists. Northwest Nebraska provides plenty of new challenges for grinders. Get dusty and enjoy our Roads Less Traveled trips as Gravel Grinder Adventures or check out the bonus trips, written by a local cyclist for cyclists.

Northwest Nebraska is also part of the Great Plains Gravel Route, a north-south route spanning 3,800 miles from North Dakota to Texas. Check out Nebraska – The Gravel Life to learn more about the state’s portion of the Great Plains route. Nebraska’s segment is second in length behind Texas! The route is expected to be fully mapped in 2025 and will be available on Bikepacking Roots. 

Want to explore even more options? Our Northwest Nebraska tear-off map features all of the region’s gravel roads so you can create your own adventure. View it online or pick up a copy at various locations around the region.