Scotts Bluff National Monument, Natural Monument in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, US.
Rising 800 feet above the North Platte River, the monument encompasses steep cliffs, eroded rock formations, and mixed-grass prairie across 3,000 acres of land.
Designated as a national monument in 1919, the bluffs guided over 250,000 pioneers along the Oregon Trail during the western migration of the 1800s.
Native American tribes used the area near the river for hunting bison, which provided them with essential resources for their daily lives.
The monument features multiple hiking trails, a visitor center with geological exhibits, and a summit road that leads to panoramic views of Nebraska plains.
The geological layers of the bluffs contain fossils and sediments that date back more than 10 million years, revealing prehistoric environmental changes.
Location: Scotts Bluff County
Inception: December 12, 1919
Operator: National Park Service
Address: 190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE 69341, USA 69341 Gering
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:30-16:30
Phone: +13084369700
Website: https://nps.gov/scbl
GPS coordinates: 41.83470,-103.70700
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:01
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