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PHOTO GALLERY:
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Standing Bear is one of the early trail systems that were built around Omaha lakes. The path is approximately 6 feet wide with uneven slopes and numerous grass filled cracks. It is unfriendly to bikers due to both its width and surface flaws. The path affords a great view of the lake from a number of vantage points and runners and walkers alike will find the trail appealing and serene (except for miniature planes buzzing above your head from Husker Field, home to a landing strip and a large group of hobby planes.) Located on the northwest side of Omaha, it is easily accessible with ample parking. Amenities are few but there are some picnic areas and outhouses. Like all of Omaha’s parks, it is free to the general public and offers a pleasant 3 ½ mile jaunt around the lake.
TRAIL NEWS:
November 2007 - A big Omaha Trails thank you to Perry Mitchell for his trail report - The North side of this trail has just been completed and re-opened!
The entire re-paving project is not expected to be completed until 2008.
The map reflects the new and expected alignment.
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TRAIL STATISTICS:
- Length: 3.5 miles
- Surface: 10 Foot wide concrete
- Difficulty: Moderate
ACTIVITIES:
  
TRAILBLAZING:
Eventually will tie into the finished Military trail and Fort Street trail systems.
 TRAIL REVIEWS:
Downsides:
- The path does not make a complete loop around the lake forcing users onto 144th Street (A bridge has been planned for this crossing but is currently on hold)
- Access to the Military trail is on a narrow shoulder on the west side of 132nd Street
- No water available
- Restrooms are only for the desperate (A 2 on a scale of 1 to 10)
Upsides:
- New 10’ concrete path
- Tree lined views of the lake from most of the trail
- Ample parking on four points of the lake
- Picnic area, playgrounds and restrooms
- Fishing
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