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Trail Closing News
March 27, 2008
The City of Omaha recently closed the Big Papio Trail due to safety issues associated with the bridge that crosses above the trail. Loose concrete had fallen onto the trail from the bridge which was scheduled for rehabilitation this year. The trail closure will be in effect for approximately 8 months according to the City. Access through the area is still available via an at-grade crossing on 84th Street; however this situation may change during construction of the bridge. It is also recommended that bikers and runners use the crosswalk and signal at 84th and Frederick, one block north of the closure to insure a safe crossing.
The Big Papio trail will also face a closure in the future, approximately ½ mile south of the current closure at F Street. This bridge is scheduled to be rehabilitated sometime in 2009. We will update you on this closure as further details emerge.
The Big Papio trail is one of several trails that follow the various tributaries of the Papillion Creek. It currently begins in the middle of a field at Hefflinger Park just south of W. Maple Road. However it eventually will extend northwest ending approximately 8 miles to its true point of origin, the Bennington Lake trail. The new segment is not yet planned but will connect to the Tranquility Park and Standing Bear Lake along the way.
The trail varies from the east to the west side of the creek as it traverses to the southeast approximately 10 miles to its connection with the Keystone trail. The trail passes through or near a total of six parks and varies from scenic settings to wide open areas as it winds its way to its terminus in Seymour Smith Park.
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TRAIL STATISTICS:
- Length: 9.88 miles
- Surface: Paved - 10 foot wide concrete.
- Difficulty: Easy
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TRAILBLAZING:
The trail connects to the Keystone and Blondo Street trails. Future construction will tie it into Bennington Lake trail, Standing Bear, and Military.
TRAIL REVIEWS:
Downsides:
- Most of the bridge crossings across the Papio are narrow
- Some tight turns with low visibility
- The trail abuts industrial areas along some portions
Upsides:
- No at-grade crossings
- Connection to Keystone provides another 11 miles of trail
- Ample parking locations along the trail
- Restrooms available at some of the parks
- Disc golf, trap shooting, softball, soccer at Seymour Smith
- No water available but convenience stores dot the route
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