Paws on the Sand

Home › Nebraska › Scotts Bluff National Monument › Saddle Rock Trail

Saddle Rock Trail

Gering, Nebraska · Scotts Bluff National Monument

Dogs on a leash all year

Climbs from the visitor center to the summit of Scotts Bluff. All monument trails allow leashed dogs.

Source: National Park Service, Scotts Bluff National Monument: Pets. Checked October 28, 2026.

Route shown on the map: about 2.5 km of trail as mapped in OpenStreetMap. Trails can include side paths, so check the park map for the walk you plan.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

Show on the map

Scotts Bluff National Monument: the rule in full

Leashed pets are permitted on all hiking trails and developed areas of the monument.