Top Ten Tips for Visiting Scotts Bluff
Sunflowers decorate the prairie foreground with an imposing, steep-sided bluff in the background.
Make the most of your visit to Scotts Bluff National Monument with these tips!
Hiking at the Monument
A group of hikers heads out to an overlook on one of the Summit trails.
There are nearly 4 miles of trails to choose from when hiking at Scotts Bluff National Monument.
Driving the Summit Road
A gray car heads towards a tunnel carved in sandstone.
Drive the 1.6 mile Summit Road to catch a view from the top of Scotts Bluff.
The William Henry Jackson Collection
A watercolor painting depicts covered wagons moving through a tight pass between two bluffs.
Scotts Bluff National Monument is home to the world's largest collection of William Henry Jackson's artworks.
Visiting With Pets
A dog is attached to a leash in the golden light of the setting sun.
Visit Scotts Bluff National Monument responsibly with your pet.
Wildlife
A bighorn sheep ram is bedded down in grass near a pine tree.
Learn about some of the animals that call Scotts Bluff National Monument home.
Geology and Paleontology
A finger points to sand crystals embedded in sandstone.
Learn about the geologic processes that formed this unique landmark on the prairie and the organisms that once called it home.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

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