Wagon Train State Recreation Area

Wagon Train Lake

1.7 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 34 min

Wagon Train Lake is a 1.7-mile out-and-back in Wagon Train State Recreation Area near Holland, NE. The route reaches Wagon Train Lake. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain. It scores 62/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi1,296 – 1,332 ft2.2 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 40.62015, -96.57855
Nearest town Holland, NE

Directions

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Wagon Train Lake

1.7 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 34 min

Elevation 1,295–1,331 ft

Out & Back · Wagon Train State Recreation Area

Trailhead: 40.62015, -96.57855

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:13 AM · sunset 7:29 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading W.
  2. 50 ftPass Wagon Train Lake.
  3. 0.5 miBear right, heading N.
  4. 50 ftBear right, heading N.
  5. 150 ftTurn right, heading N.
  6. 50 ftSharp left, heading N.
  7. 200 ftBear right, heading NW.
  8. 50 ftTurn left, heading W.
  9. 50 ftTurn left, heading NW.
  10. 50 ftBear right, heading NW.
  11. 50 ftSharp right, heading NW.
  12. 0.1 miBear left, heading SW.
  13. 50 ftTurn right, heading SW.
  14. 0.1 miReach Wagon Train Lake, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  15. 0.1 miTurn left, heading NW.
  16. 50 ftBear right, heading NW.
  17. 0.1 miSharp left, heading W.
  18. 50 ftBear left, heading S.
  19. 50 ftTurn right, heading W.
  20. 50 ftTurn right, heading S.
  21. 50 ftBear left, heading S.
  22. 150 ftSharp right, heading SE.
  23. 50 ftTurn left, heading SE.
  24. 150 ftBear left, heading S.
  25. 50 ftBear left, heading S.
  26. 0.5 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

58% gravel42% dirt

Weather

Sunrise 7:13 AMSunset 7:29 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.7 mi in (~17 min). Leave by 6:52 PM for the 7:29 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead