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Beautiful Hikes and Scenery at Hitchcock Nature Center

May 30, 2020

A building and viewing tower at Hitchcock Nature Center.

One of our favorite places to hike near Omaha is definitely Hitchcock Nature Center!

With the beautiful scenery, variety of difficulty in hikes, and close proximity to Omaha, it is a favorite to visit!

It is recommended to pick up a trail map to help plan your visit! 

Park Admission: Daily charge per vehicle, payable with exact change or check at the gate.

Located in Honey Creek, IA, it is short drive from Omaha. 

 

 
Find out more about Hitchcock Nature Center here!

 

A long wooden walking trail with fencing at Hitchcock Nature Center.

Families with young children will love the Boardwalk on Hawk Ridge Trail. 

 

A raised wooden walking path at Hitchcock Nature Center.

The scenery is spectacular along the ridge!

 

 

A wooden viewing area with a bench at Hitchcock Nature Center.

Bring along a picnic lunch for the day!

 

A long wooden walking path and fence at Hitchcock Nature Center. A long wooden walking path and fence at Hitchcock Nature Center.

The boardwalk can be walked down and back, or you can choose to continue on to make a loop via the Hawk Ridge Trail, Goshawk Trail, and Shea Way. 

 

A long dirt walking path at Hitchcock Nature Center.

 

Another favorite trail is the scenic Fox Run Ridge Trail that provides a beautiful panaromic view!

A view of a green hilly area with hiking trails at Hitchcock Nature Center.

 

A hilly path at Hitchcock Nature Center.

We love that there are so many interconnecting trails, and so each visit, you can take a different route!

 

A building and viewing tower at Hitchcock Nature Center.

Kids will love climbing the Observation Tower where you can see the Omaha skyline!

 

A large green field with a city in the background at Hitchcock Nature Center.

 

Another favorite trail, perfect for younger children is the Hohneke Trail on the Northern end of the park, by the campground!

A green area with trees in the background at Hitchcock Nature Center. Trees next to a path at Hitchcock Nature Center.

 

Plan your visit and find out more about Hitchcock Nature Center here!

 

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