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West Papio Creek Bridge – Zorinsky Dam loop from Douglas

West Papio Creek Bridge – Zorinsky Dam loop from Douglas

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West Papio Creek Bridge – Zorinsky Dam loop from Douglas

01:41

33.9km

160m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.7 km for 62 m

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Parking

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2.78 km

Bluestem Prairie Preserve

Highlight • Natural

The prairie is a beautiful site across the creek from the West Papio Trail. It adjoins Bent Creek Park and Barrington Park on the trail side.

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4.54 km

Pacific Meadows II Park Pathway

Highlight • Cycleway

This little neighborhood path has a nice paved path you can cycle along a tree-lined corridor.

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5.28 km

Secret walking trail

Highlight • Trail

Bring a bike lock with you to explore this trail

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7.39 km

West Papio Creek Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

At this spot you cross a nice bridge over West Papio Creek. The water is lined with rushes and tall grasses, which makes the water sometimes a little hard to …

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11.9 km

Zorinsky Dam was created in 1984 as part of an initiative to protect the city of Lincoln from flooding. The area became a state park in 1993. The dam blocks Papillion (Papio) Creek, as does Wehrspann Dam to the south.

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16.0 km

Zorinsky Lake

Highlight • Lake

Zorinsky Lake was named after Senator Edward Zorinsky. The lake is 255 acres and is open to boating and fishing.

In 2010, a zebra mussel was discovered, and the lake was partially drained to freeze and kill the invasive species.

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17.1 km

Zorinsky Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cycling this path around Zorinsky Lake is a fine opportunity to see Bauermeister Prairie, one of the few remaining native tall-grass prairies in this part of the state.

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20.0 km

Edward Zorinsky Recreation Area

Highlight • Lake

Named in honor of Senator Edward Zorinsky of Omaha, this park features a sprawling 255-acre lake, perfect for boating and fishing enthusiasts alike. It's a great spot to hop off the bike and take a swim or rest!

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33.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.3 km

226 m

205 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

7.80 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Bluestem Prairie Preserve

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Secret walking trail

West Papio Creek Bridge

Zorinsky Dam

Zorinsky Lake

Zorinsky Lake Trail

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