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West Papio Creek Bridge – Old railroad bridge and dam loop from Douglas

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West Papio Creek Bridge – Old railroad bridge and dam loop from Douglas

Moderate

4.7

(3480)

18,306

riders

West Papio Creek Bridge – Old railroad bridge and dam loop from Douglas

02:56

51.2km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.1 km for 131 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

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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2

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.

Tip by

3

5.28 km

Secret walking trail

Highlight • Trail

Bring a bike lock with you to explore this trail

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4

7.40 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 …

Tip by

5

11.4 km

Old railroad bridge and dam

Highlight • Bridge

This old railroad bridge reveals the origins of this stretch of trail: It was once part of the country's first transcontinental railroad.

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6

16.6 km

Trains and bikes graffiti

Highlight • Structure

Nice Trail with some cool art here and there and insight on the former use of the trail

Tip by

7

24.1 km

Papillion Lake

Highlight • Lake

Papillion Lake is in Halleck Park, in downtown Papillion. Encompassing 70 acres of parkland, Halleck Park has an array of amenities, including walking trails, athletic fields, playgrounds, shelters, and a …

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B

51.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.3 km

1.34 km

824 m

548 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.9 km

404 m

362 m

275 m

258 m

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