Boulevard Trail

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The Connector is the City’s answer to the lack of east-west trail connectors. It defies the characteristics of most creek trails by running through quiet neighborhoods and along lower volume streets. It also runs contra-flow to most of the trail network, running from the southwest to the northeast.

As noted on the map, the Elmwood Park/Connector ultimately will connect the Riverfront trail with the Keystone trail at 72nd and Pacific Street. However, the current segment is short, running only 2 miles from the Keystone, through Elmwood and Memorial Park and ending at Underwood Avenue. A bike lane has been striped on the west side of Happy Hollow and 51st Street but is narrow and recommended only for the intrepid.

TRAIL REVIEWS:

TRAIL STATISTICS: Length: 3.05 miles Surface: Paved Difficulty: Easy ACTIVITIES: CLICK HERE for a printable PDF map.

Downsides:

• Short distance
• Elmwood park is crowded during the summer making passage difficult for bikers
• Several conflicts with crossings from the Elmwood Golf Course

Upsides:

• A pleasant diversion from the Keystone connection
• Scenic and quiet
• Connections to Elmwood Park and Memorial Park are worth the trip
• Abuts the University at Nebraska at Omaha
• Ample parking
• Restrooms at Elmwood (open seasonally)
• Drinking Fountains and Restrooms available in most buildings at UNO