Hike the Scott Lookout National Recreation Trail!
Learn about Leave No Trace Principles with Forest Service staff before hiking the Scott Lookout National Recreation Trail! Features an appearance by Smokey Bear!
Event Date and Time
Saturday, September 26, 2026
8:00am to 12:00pm
Location
In-Person Event
located at
Nebraska National Forest-Bessey Ranger District
Event Address:
40637 River Loop Rd
Halsey, NE 69142
United States
Contact Information
Amber
Pearson
USDA Forest Service
Recreation Technician
(308) 533-8131
40637 River Loop Rd
Halsey, NE 69142
United States
Event details
- Learn about Leave No Trace Principles with Forest Service staff before hiking the Scott Lookout National Recreation Trail! This hike is 3 miles long, and begins at the Bessey Recreation Complex and ends at the parking lot of the Scott Lookout Tower. Visitors that want to hike back to the complex should be prepared to hike 6 miles total, or to have a ride arranged at the Lookout Tower to take them back to the Recreation Complex. Activities begin at 8:00 am, and feature an appearance from Smokey Bear! No registration required. Visitors should meet at the Bessey Ranger District Picnic Shelter.
Learn more at: www.facebook.com/NebraskaForestsGrasslands/
Additional event information
Intended audience(s)
Adult
Youth
Family
Event Details
Educational Activities
Recreational Activities
Estimated Number of Participants
10
Organizations/groups