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Lake Zorinsky – Zorinsky Dam loop from Millard West North East Parking Lot

Lake Zorinsky – Zorinsky Dam loop from Millard West North East Parking Lot

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Lake Zorinsky – Zorinsky Dam loop from Millard West North East Parking Lot

01:47

32.9km

140m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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6.42 km

Lake Zorinsky

Highlight • Lake

Zorinsky Lake was named after Senator Edward Zorinsky. The lake is 255 acres and is open to boating and fishing.

In 2010, a zebra mussel was discovered, and the lake was partially drained to freeze and kill the invasive species.

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6.81 km

Edward Zorinsky Recreation Area

Highlight • Lake

Named in honor of Senator Edward Zorinsky of Omaha, this park features a sprawling 255-acre lake, perfect for boating and fishing enthusiasts alike. It's a great spot to hop off the bike and take a swim or rest!

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12.1 km

Old railroad bridge and dam

Highlight • Bridge

This old railroad bridge reveals the origins of this stretch of trail: It was once part of the country's first transcontinental railroad.

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17.5 km

Trains and bikes graffiti

Highlight • Structure

Nice Trail with some cool art here and there and insight on the former use of the trail

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21.7 km

Westchester Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The northern segment of the paved West Papio Trail starts here and follows the creek past Zorinsky Lake until it reaches Bridlewood Park. The trail also picks up a little …

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26.4 km

Zorinsky Dam

Highlight • Structure

Zorinsky Dam was created in 1984 as part of an initiative to protect the city of Lincoln from flooding. The area became a state park in 1993. The dam blocks Papillion (Papio) Creek, as does Wehrspann Dam to the south.

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32.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

5.56 km

2.05 km

767 m

442 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

9.60 km

711 m

378 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Friday 17 July

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26 %

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Lake Zorinsky – Zorinsky Dam loop from Millard West North East Parking Lot

Lake Zorinsky

Edward Zorinsky Recreation Area

Old railroad bridge and dam

Trains and bikes graffiti

Westchester Park

Zorinsky Dam

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