The Nebraska National Forest at Chadron offers a unique blend of ponderosa pine forests set within the Nebraska grasslands, managed by the Pine Ridge Ranger District. It provides extensive opportunities for non-motorized recreation, including hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding on over 80 miles of trails within the Pine Ridge National Recreation Area and Soldier Creek Wilderness. Visitors can enjoy both developed and primitive camping, embracing the 'Leave No Trace' principles in its wide-open spaces.
