Western Trails Scenic & Historic Byway (US-26)
A 144-mile Nebraska-designated scenic byway following US-26 and NE-92 from Ogallala to the Wyoming border, tracing the Oregon, California, and Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trails. The route passes Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Scotts Bluff National Monument, the North Platte River valley, and Gering-Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area. The western segment follows NE-92 through Bridgeport and Bayard before merging to Gering; eastern miles follow US-26 through the Platte valley from Ogallala to Oshkosh.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Moomaw Corner
The starting point of the byway, a quiet rural crossroads in western Nebraska's open ranch country.
Bridgeport
A small Panhandle town near Courthouse and Jail Rocks, iconic sandstone landmarks visible from the highway.
Broadwater
A small community along the North Platte River valley, offering a natural rest stop amid rolling grasslands.
Oshkosh
The Garden County seat sits along the North Platte and provides fuel, food, and a glimpse of local Plains history.
Lewellen
The eastern terminus of this segment, a peaceful village near Lake McConaughy's western reaches.
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