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Waterfall Trail at Platte River State Park

April 29, 2020

A close up of the waterfall at Plat River State Park

The Waterfall Trail at Platte River State Park is one of our favorite trails in the Omaha area!

This picturesque trail offers visitors a pleasant walk through the trees, relaxing waterfall, and a path along a stream full of rocks to jump across.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please make sure you are following recommended social distancing practices while you are out.

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The wooden entrance sign at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park is located between Omaha and Lincoln on Highway 66. In addition to the trails, families will also love the spray park, observation towers, and lake. Visitors will need a daily or annual park permit.

 

A bench in a park next to a wooden walking path at Platte River State Park.

The entrance to the Waterfall Trail is just to the left of the main entrance within the park. There is a small parking lot, with restrooms near the lot.

 

A dirt path in the woods at Platte River State Park.

Families will love the picturesque trail through the trees that winds around along a stream. Listen to the trickling water, croaking frogs, and trees blowing in the wind, and keep your eyes out for deer nestled in the forest!

 

A stream and walking path at Platte River State Park.

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The small waterfall provides a relaxing and peaceful setting.

 

The waterfall at Platte River State Park

The waterfall changes with each season, as noticed from this picture on a recent Fall visit!

 

A small waterfall at Platte River State Park.

A rocky stream at Platte River State Park.

Continue on past the main waterfall, and enjoy tiny waterfalls along the way, as well as many rocks that kids will love to hop across.

 

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Continue on with a variety of trails to venture through the trees!

 

A walking path in the woods at Platte River State Park.

See the Platte River in the distance!

 

Visitors can make this a quick visit to the waterfall and back, or spend a little more time splashing in the creek, or continuing on through other trails in Platte River State Park!

 

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