Chimney Rock - Western Trails Scenic & Historic Byway - South Bayard, Nebraska - National Scenic Byways on Waymarking.com

Chimney Rock

Along the Oregon, California, Mormon and Pony Express trails, there were many landmarks that gave the early travelers a sense of how far they had traveled and how far they had to go. Today we might use mileage and signs. In the times long ago, they had to go by natural creations along the trail. The Chimney Rock was one of those sights.

Travelers today can do much what they did back then, camp in the area, and look at the sight in awe. Additionally, there is a museum and visitors center below the spire to explain the history of the trails.

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A city historic marker in Ogallala explains the byway, stating:

Highways 26 and 92

The Western Trails Scenic and Historic Byway

U.S. Highway 26 and Highway 92 were designated as Nebraska’s first scenic and historic byway in 1998. The byway begins in Ogallala and goes north and west past Lake McConaughy to Scottsbluff-Gering and the Wyoming border.

Through the Nebraska Panhandle, Highways 26 and 92 follow portions of the historic emigrant and Pony Express trails of the Great Platte River Road. The Western Trails Scenic and Historic Byways links such noted trail landmarks as Ash Hollow, Courthouse and Jail Rocks, Chimney Rock, and Scott’s Bluff.

Program: US State Program Website: [Web Link] Official Name: Western Trails Scenic & Historic Byway

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