4.5 mi from the trailhead
Red Cloud (Ne) Nebraska NF
Campground
5.4 mi loop · 1,210 ft gain · 4,208 ft high point · Moderate
Loop with Pine Ridge a
In Nebraska National Forest · NE · U.S. Forest Service
Spotted Tail is a 5.4-mile loop in Nebraska National Forest via Pine Ridge A, climbing 1,211 feet to 4,208 feet.
1,210 ft of gain around the loop.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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