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Zorinsky Dam – Zorinsky Lake Trail loop from Tractor Parking Lot

Zorinsky Dam – Zorinsky Lake Trail loop from Tractor Parking Lot

Moderate

3.4

(3)

riders

Zorinsky Dam – Zorinsky Lake Trail loop from Tractor Parking Lot

03:04

53.2km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.00 km for 96 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.66 km

Chalco Hills Recreation Area

Highlight • Trail

The Chalco Hills Recreation Area is a great spot for biking, hiking, walking, boating, and fishing. You will find great cross country ski trails here in the winter.

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8.04 km

Wehrspann Lake

Lake

9.09 km

Wehrspann Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Hop on your bike and cruise along the paved path circling Wehrspann Lake, enjoying beautiful views all around. Just remember to watch out for pedestrians as you ride along the lake's edge.

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9.86 km

Explore the exciting biking trails at Chalco Hills Recreation Area. While you'll find peaceful lakeside views and handy picnic spots, the real highlight is the park's wide trails, perfect for biking adventures.

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19.7 km

Zorinsky Dam

Highlight • Structure

Zorinsky Dam was created in 1984 as part of an initiative to protect the city of Lincoln from flooding. The area became a state park in 1993. The dam blocks Papillion (Papio) Creek, as does Wehrspann Dam to the south.

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23.8 km

Zorinsky Lake

Highlight • Lake

Zorinsky Lake was named after Senator Edward Zorinsky. The lake is 255 acres and is open to boating and fishing.

In 2010, a zebra mussel was discovered, and the lake was partially drained to freeze and kill the invasive species.

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25.0 km

Zorinsky Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cycling this path around Zorinsky Lake is a fine opportunity to see Bauermeister Prairie, one of the few remaining native tall-grass prairies in this part of the state.

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27.9 km

Lake Zorinsky

Highlight • Lake

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28.3 km

Edward Zorinsky Recreation Area

Highlight • Lake

Named in honor of Senator Edward Zorinsky of Omaha, this park features a sprawling 255-acre lake, perfect for boating and fishing enthusiasts alike. It's a great spot to hop off the bike and take a swim or rest!

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53.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.3 km

11.4 km

2.90 km

464 m

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.2 km

16.7 km

1.21 km

1.13 km

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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47 %

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Zorinsky Dam – Zorinsky Lake Trail loop from Tractor Parking Lot

Chalco Hills Recreation Area

Wehrspann Lake Trail

Chalco Hills Recreation Area

Zorinsky Dam

Zorinsky Lake

Zorinsky Lake Trail

Lake Zorinsky

Edward Zorinsky Recreation Area

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