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Neale Woods Nature Reserve

Tourist attraction Hiking area Nature preserve

👍👍 Great trails. No amenities, but the trails are well maintained. It’s a very relaxing place to visit, and I was happy to find a few hills in Omaha for hiking. You could easily spend the day here People often mention trails, hiking,


Address

14323 Edith Marie Ave, Omaha, NE 68112

Contact

(402) 731-3140

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (264 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: trails (19) hiking (9)
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  • 5/5 Leah W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great trails. No amenities, but the trails are well maintained. It’s a very relaxing place to visit, and I was happy to find a few hills in Omaha for hiking. You could easily spend the day here
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Suman K. 1 year ago on Google
    There are no specific signs , and most people know only about Hummel park… but this one is just beyond Hummel park if you are coming from omaha… the trails are all natural not paved
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paula F. 2 years ago on Google
    Pretty place. Lots of oak trees. Numerous trails of varying challenge levels, well marked. Maps available at the parking lot. One route takes you to the banks of the Missouri. If you're not a member, do bring a $5 for the fee box to support the facilities.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kristin B. 2 years ago on Google
    It's beautiful, good trails - not a long drive, but feels like you are far from the city. Lots of different birds, and wildlife.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 F R. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic hiking trails! Not a whole lot in the way of amenities -- payments are made in an honor system, and there's a building that nobody mans, but if you're not going for an all-inclusive experience -- if you just want to get out and explore nature -- it's a fantastic, out-of-the-way place to go hiking.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lousea B. 1 year ago on Google
    So peaceful, beautiful and quiet - great hills and stunning wild flowers and trees
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Freddie W. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely beautiful trails leading from high bluffs to right down to the edge of the mighty Missouri river. No dogs are allowed, and birds are everywhere. Keep an eye out for poison ivy, saw a fair amount near the trails, and one trail was impassable due to a fallen tree. It was so refreshing to not hear any noise other than calling birds and the wind through the cottonwood trees!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy E. 6 months ago on Google
    Lovely place for a quiet hike with views ranging from the Omaha skyline to the Missouri riverfront. I nice variety of trails that are well maintained with a wide variety of native plants to appreciate. There’s a no dog / pet policy specifically for encouraging a quiet hiking environment. Managed / maintained by Fontenelle Forest.

  • 5/5 Torri O. 6 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place for hiking. Lots of trails.

  • 4/5 Rob C. 6 months ago on Google
    A very beautiful park here in North Omaha. It is an offshoot of Fontanelle Forest, the trail system is not as long though. I really enjoyed it. It is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children (2-17), children under 2 is free. You can also buy an annual pass for both Fontanelle Forest and Neale Woods at the Fontanelle Forest Lodge. This park has all the hiking trails very well marked out on the map that you can pick up at the kiosk. There were a few signs on the trail that were missing a sign though. The trails themselves are well taken care of. You get everything here, woods and prairie with low to moderate inclines and declines. If you're looking for a couple hours to hike, this is a hidden gem of a trail system.

  • 5/5 R L. 7 months ago on Google
    This place was better than I thought it would be. It has so many different places to walk. It's clean and quiet. The $5 fee is well worth the experience.

  • 5/5 Stacey A. 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place to walk. So peaceful not at all crowded. Great place to get away in nature.

  • 5/5 Jordan C. 8 months ago on Google
    Neale Woods is a great place to get out of the city and into nature. None of the trails are overly difficult but they're not all easy either so there are trails for everyone regardless of what kind of shape you're in. Most of the trails are under the canopy of the trees but there are plenty of more open areas as well which offers a nice variety as you explore. There are plenty of wildflowers, birds and various wildlife that you'll see on each visit. I've always loved hiking on vacation and finally started hiking locally this year, and Neale Woods is the place I've hiked most this year. It's remote, never crowded and the trails are up kept nicely. On my most recent visit, I noticed they cleared some of the previously downed trees and built some new steps on one of the trails that had deteriorated due to excessive runoff. Kudos to Fontanelle Forest for keeping this spot beautiful for us to enjoy!

  • 5/5 Jj M. 10 months ago on Google
    This is one of my favorite hiking places 😍 Beautiful, peaceful and a good workout.

  • 5/5 Shane B. 3 years ago on Google
    Lots of fun trails and plenty of them too. It's fun to go whether you're looking for a slow walk or a intense hike. Also great views!

  • 3/5 Jennifer “Jenny” Finn S. 10 months ago on Google
    Beginner level on up if you're looking for trails. Majestic views. Wildlife. Very nice. I wish it was better taken care of. We've inquired about it for years, but it seems we've been kept in the dark in regards to future plans.

  • 5/5 Meaghan W. 3 years ago on Google
    Trails are well marked and maintained. There is a good mix of challenge. Beautiful views. Limited parking, but seemed to be enough. No paved or otherwise even "boardwalk" option so not an accessible environment for wheelchairs, strollers, wagons or other mobility aids.


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