The Tree Top Views From Eugene T. Mahoney State Park In Nebraska Are One Of A Kind
The always-popular Eugene T. Mahoney State Park covers 700 acres along the beautiful Platte River. The modern park is open year-round and has something for everyone to enjoy. The park recently underwent some major upgrades, including adding and enhancing park attractions. But there’s one part of the park that doesn’t need upgrading: the incredible views from the top of the 70-foot-tall Walter Scott, Jr. Observation Tower.
There are tons of ways to enjoy this world-class park, but just let those wait for a while until after you experience the park's simplest pleasure.
The loop trail is 2.1 miles long and meanders through some truly breathtaking scenery, complete with river views. Parts of the trail are paved and some are pretty rough. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear!
A little more than halfway through the trail, you'll come across the Walter Scott, Jr. Observation Tower. Climbing this huge 70-foot-tall tower isn't a feat that's fit for everyone, but if you can make the climb, you'll be richly rewarded.
The views from the top of the tower are some of the best in the state. From this vantage point, you can see the Platte River twinkling below, sandwiched between the green riverbanks.
If you time your visit right, you may even be able to catch the sunset from atop the tower. You won't find a better place to watch the sun sink down below the horizon.
If you just want the tower experience without the hike, there is a parking area just a few steps from the base of the tower.
Have you visited Eugene T. Mahoney State Park to climb the observation tower? Did you check out any of the other awesome activities in the park? Tell us all about it in the comments!
Thinking about taking a drive through the Nebraska countryside? Be sure to check out this unique roadside rest stop on a rural highway in northwestern Nebraska!
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Address: Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, 28500 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003, USA
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Liz is a Missouri native with a B.A. in English from Mizzou and a M.A. in Non-Profit Administration from Lindenwood University. She works for a STL metro-area community college and enjoys writing, traveling, and indoor cycling. Her true passion is forcing her encyclopedic knowledge of Missouri facts on uninterested strangers from across the globe!
