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Things to do in Scotts Bluff

The National Park Service lists 11 things to do at Scotts Bluff National Monument. 11 have no extra fee, 11 need no reservation, and 8 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

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All (11) Self-Guided Tours - Walking (2)Backcountry Hiking (1)Junior Ranger Program (1)Road Biking (1)Scenic Driving (1)Picnicking (1)Front-Country Hiking (1)Guided Tours (1)Shopping (1)Arts and Culture (1)
A sandstone bluff is dusted with snow.
Photo: NPS/Eric Grunwald

Backcountry Hiking South Bluff

Backcountry hiking on South Bluff is difficult and should only be attempted by experienced hikers. Please check in with the ranger at the visitor center.

60-180 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Backcountry Hiking

Bicycling at Scotts Bluff National Monument

Bicycling can be a great way to experience Scotts Bluff National Monument. There are two locations in the monument where bicycling is permitted: the Prairie View Trail, and the Summit Road when it is closed to vehicular traffic.

30-90 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Road Biking

Drive the Scotts Bluff Summit Road

A 1.6 mile drive from the Scotts Bluff Visitor Center Parking Lot to the summit of Scotts Bluff. This drive features scenic views and interesting geology.

20-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Scenic Driving

A park ranger takes a close look at concretions of limestone embedded in sandstone.
Photo: NPS/Eric Grunwald

Saddle Rock Trail Geology Hiking Tour

This 1.6 mile hike on the Saddle Rock Trail features 435 feet of elevation change. Participants will have an opportunity to observe and learn about some unique geological features and the processes that created the landscape of Scotts Bluff National Monument.

60-90 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Five rubber stampers rest on a black shelf labeled "Passport Cancellation Station."
Photo: NPS/Eric Grunwald

Stamp Your Passport Book

Stamp your "Passport to Your National Parks" book in the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center!

5-10 Minutes Year-round

Shopping

Before you go

Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Scotts Bluff. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.

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