North Platte NE

Truckstop Running Review

North Platte NE

Parking: off I-80

Flying J or Loves exit 179

Where to run:

The road just south of the Flying J curves to the north then goes to a nice park, the Veteren's Memorial Park. Take caution on the road, it has no sidewalk, just a grassy shoulder. There is a trail around the park's lake, and some trails along the canal. A good 5-mile loop is to go south on the canal trail, then east on State Farm Rd, then north on Newberry Road. Newberry has good sidewalks, and it is the safest, though most boring, run to go up and back down the sidewalks. Hwy 83 also has a new pedestrian bridge over the Platte River, and the town has some parks and good sidewalks.

Dedicated cycling trails run along Buffalo Bill Ave, and Willow Street, going north from State Farm.

Run Rating

Restaurants: Yes.

Microbrewery: Not sure.

Pets: Yes

Cycling: Yes.

Safe Neighborhood: Yes.

Stuff to See and Do

Veteran's Park, Cody Park, a railroad museum

Additional truck parking at the Walmart, north on HWY 83, on the right, just past the river.

Excruciating Detail:

https://www.google.com/maps/@41.104479,-100.7464175,14z?hl=en

http://www.ci.north-platte.ne.us/city-of-north-platte-map/