Al Bengston Trail
20+ miles of trail in the South Sioux City area of northeast Nebraska.
The Al Bengston Trail is a multi-use recreational trail system in the South Sioux City area of Dakota County, northeastern Nebraska. Named for longtime Dakota County parks advocate Al Bengston, the trail follows the Missouri River corridor and connects South Sioux City with the surrounding region.
Trail Information
- Length: 20+ miles
- Location: South Sioux City area, Dakota County
- Uses: Biking, walking, running, wildlife viewing
Counties & Towns Along the Trail
Dakota County
South Sioux City · Dakota City
Points of Interest
- Missouri National Recreational River (nearby)
- North Sioux City, SD connection (across the river)
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail corridor
- Ponca State Park (nearby, Dixon County)
History
South Sioux City sits at the confluence of regional trails and the Missouri River. The trail honors Al Bengston's decades of work building recreational infrastructure in Dakota County. The area was traveled by Lewis and Clark in 1804 and has been a crossroads of Native American and European-American culture.
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