West Papio Creek Bridge – Lake Zorinsky loop from Douglas

West Papio Creek Bridge – Lake Zorinsky loop from Douglas

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West Papio Creek Bridge – Lake Zorinsky loop from Douglas

03:13

56.5km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.55 km for 128 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.35 km

Floating bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The floating bridge is excellent fun and gives you a fantastic view of the lake and ecosystem. It may be closed for repair or during the winter, in which case you can take a detour along N 144 St.

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8.61 km

Flanagan Lake

Lake

12.4 km

Flanagan Lake Park is named after Father Edward Flanagan and includes a paved trail that circumnavigates the lake. In addition to providing flood control and recreation, the lake creates new habitats for migratory birds and fish.

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25.4 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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31.8 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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32.2 km

Lake Zorinsky

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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32.3 km

Zorinsky Lake Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Zorinsky Lake Trail is paved and runs the perimeter of the lake. The trail takes you over Boxelder Creek and the wetlands to the west of Lake Zorinsky.

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34.9 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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