Nebraska North Central Route to Hill City

Total Mileage: 553.6

Approximate Time: 8+ hours

The best part of this route is Nebraska Highway 11 and 12, which takes you through the Loup River and Niobrara scenic byway. This enjoyable route of rolling farmland, winding rivers and Sand Hills, goes through the heart of Middle America. Major attractions found along the North Central route include the following:

The National Liar’s Hall of Fame in Dannebrog; Chalk Mines near Scotia; Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park, Nebraska’s Big Rodeo and Calamus Reservoir, all near Burwell. Valentine includes Fort Niobrara and the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge; Smith Falls State Park boasts Nebraska’s highest water fall along with the Niobrara National Scenic River, which is one of the top 10 canoeing rivers in the U.S. One can make this trip to Hill City in one day from Lincoln but could spend the night in the towns of Burwell, Bassett, and Valentine, all of which have good choices of motels and camping areas.

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"These routes will traverse public roads and highways. The organizer is not responsible for the conditions of these roads and highways, nor for the behavior of/or hazards caused by other individuals using the public roads and highways. The organizer is not responsible for any changes in the condition of these routes that may have occurred since they were selected. Each participant is solely responsible for the safe and successful operation of his motorcycle during this event."