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Scotts Bluff National MonumentView of Crown Rock from the north. Photo by Jonathan S. Garcia.
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Scotts Bluff National Monument
Bicycle Path
A view of Saddle Rock from the Monument's Bicycle Path
Photo by Jonathan S. Garcia

The best views of Saddle Rock, Dome Rock, Sentinel Rock and Mitchell Pass can be seen from the monument's bicycle path. The paved 1.2 mile path leads from the visitor center parking lot to the east boundary of the monument. At the east boundary, the path connects with the cities of Scottsbluff and Gering's Monument Valley Pathway System.

For safety reasons, bicycling on the Summit Road is prohibited when the road is open to vehicular traffic. When the Summit Road gate is locked*, the road is open for biking during daylight hours.

Every mid-July, the city of Gering holds the Bike Hill Climb - a timed race to the summit via the Summit Road in street and mountain bike divisions. For specific dates, visit the city of Gering's website.

 

*Before 8 a.m. and after 7 p.m. in the summer. Before 8 a.m. and after 5 p.m. in the off-season.

Pioneer Donna Doll  

Did You Know?
In the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center, you can purchase your very own Pioneer Donna Doll!

Last Updated: August 01, 2006 at 10:53 EST