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West Papio Creek Bridge – Zorinsky Dam loop from Zorinsky Lake Park

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West Papio Creek Bridge – Zorinsky Dam loop from Zorinsky Lake Park

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West Papio Creek Bridge – Zorinsky Dam loop from Zorinsky Lake Park

01:06

18.6km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

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2.01 km

Zorinsky Lake Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Zorinsky Lake Trail is paved and runs the perimeter of the lake. The trail takes you over Boxelder Creek and the wetlands to the west of Lake Zorinsky.

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2.14 km

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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2.52 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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8.99 km

West Papio Creek Bridge

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At this spot you cross a nice bridge over West Papio Creek. The water is lined with rushes and tall grasses, which makes the water sometimes a little hard to …

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13.4 km

Zorinsky Dam

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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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18.6 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

2.11 km

1.27 km

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

5.37 km

< 100 m

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West Papio Creek Bridge – Zorinsky Dam loop from Zorinsky Lake Park

Zorinsky Lake Trail

Lake Zorinsky

Edward Zorinsky Recreation Area

West Papio Creek Bridge

Zorinsky Dam

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