There is plenty to do at Scotts Bluff National Monument in all seasons.
NPS/Eric Grunwald
Scotts Bluff National Monument has something to offer everyone. Children? Ask a park ranger for a Junior Ranger Activity book. Hikers? Check out the views from the Saddle Rock Trail. Want to admire scenery? Drive the Scotts Bluff Summit Road! History buffs? Check out the exhibits in the visitor center or walk the Oregon Trail Pathway past the replica covered wagons. Learn about all the different activities the park has to offer below.
Location:The Start of the Scotts Bluff Summit Road
Season:Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time Of Day:Day
A 1.6 mile drive from the Scotts Bluff Visitor Center Parking Lot to the summit of Scotts Bluff. This drive features scenic views and interesting geology.
Vehicles longer than 25 feet (7.6 meters) and/or higher than 11 feet 7 inches (3.53 meters) are prohibited. All trailers are prohibited.
Location:Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center
Season:Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time Of Day:Day
The Scotts Bluff National Monument Cell Phone Audio Tour is a great way to learn more about the natural and cultural history of this famous landmark on the Oregon and California Trails.
This 1.6 mile hike on the Saddle Rock Trail features 435 feet of elevation change. Participants will have an opportunity to observe and learn about some unique geological features and the processes that created the landscape of Scotts Bluff National Monument.
Bicycling can be a great way to experience Scotts Bluff National Monument. There are two locations in the monument where bicycling is permitted: the Prairie View Trail, and the Summit Road when it is closed to vehicular traffic.
