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 2025!
The 4th Annual
Northwest Nebraska Volksmarch
May 17, 2025
White River Trail
Expected to be part of The Great American Rail-Trail, the White River Trail has stunning views of tree- covered buttes and crosses the White River on former railroad bridges. It connects Crawford, NE to Fort Robinson State Park. Nebraska’s largest state park, Fort Robinson is filled with history from the surrender and killing of Native American Chief Crazy Horse to being the site of the Cheyenne Breakout. Buffalo Soldiers were stationed here, and it served as a German prisoner-of-war camp during WWII. The Fort is also home to two museums – Trailside Museum, featuring the Clash of the Mammoths exhibit along with other geological gems, and the Fort Robinson History Center, which tells the story of the Fort’s 150+ year history. There are also numerous hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, fishing opportunities and more, including overnight stay options. While a state park permit is usually required, May 17 is Free Park Entry Day. The City of Crawford was established as a tent city to support Fort Robinson. Today, the city boasts a beautiful 9-hole golf course and is home to the third oldest PRCA rodeo in the state, held over the July 4 holiday, and the largest outdoor rock show in the state, held over the Labor Day weekend.
Take extra time to visit the two other area year rounds/seasonal at Chadron State College and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument.
