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Douglas County
Omaha

Keystone Trail – Big Papio Trail loop from University of Nebraska Medical Center

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Nebraska
Douglas County
Omaha

Keystone Trail – Big Papio Trail loop from University of Nebraska Medical Center

Easy

4.8

(1660)

19,536

riders

Keystone Trail – Big Papio Trail loop from University of Nebraska Medical Center

01:27

26.5km

90m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.70 km for 83 m

After 23.7 km for 83 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.70 km

Elmwood Park

Highlight • Natural

Great in city ride.

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2

3.32 km

Elmwood Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Elmwood Park has numerous sports fields, well-maintained trails, and picnic areas near the creek. Interestingly, the first-ever court trial in Nebraska concerned land ownership in what is now Elmwood Park.

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3

5.90 km

Little Papillon Creek

Highlight • River

Little Papillon Creek flows through Omaha before it empties into the Missouri River, the longest river in the United States. The name "Papillon" comes from the French word for butterfly.

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6.91 km

Keystone Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Keystone Trail is a lovely flat and well paved trail that is perfect for cycling away from busy traffic. Take care to stay on the path and not fall in the creek.

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5

13.3 km

Hastings Banner Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The park has sports fields, bathrooms, and picnic areas. You can follow the paved Keystone Trail along Big Papio Creek many miles north or south from here.

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6

13.5 km

Big Papio Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Big Papio Trail follows Big Papillion Creek pretty much the entire time. It's ten miles each direction and is paved the entire way. There are lots of parks and …

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7

15.4 km

Keystone Trail (Seymour Smith Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This pleasant, paved trail runs right past Seymour Smith Park, making it a great option for cycling north or south along the Papillion Creek corridor.

Only a little over two …

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22.8 km

Elmwood Park

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

Elmwood Park has numerous sports fields, well-maintained trails, and picnic areas near the creek. Interestingly, the first-ever court trial in Nebraska concerned land ownership in what is now Elmwood Park.

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26.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

4.81 km

527 m

318 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

1.75 km

370 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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