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Summary: This is a great trail for several kinds of hikers, families with children, and those interested in seeing a less traveled part of the refuge. It is a well maintained grassy trail beyond the bridge and trailhead. The trail follows the edge of the chute (a side channel of the Missouri river) between trees and a mixed grass prairie. It is generally level and pleasantly breezy. The trail ends in a wooded area near the Missouri downstream from the mouth of the chute. There are ticks here, but also a lot of birds and deer. There is a side trail that leads to a view of the mouth of the chute (N41 25.961, W95 56.134). Caution should be taken as this trail is cut through a stand of Big Bluestem grass which is well over 6 feet tall and thick. If you bring kids down this trail, hold on to them tightly as its easy to get lost in the thick grass and fall into the swift and dangerous current. There is a geocache near the end of the trail (Boyer Chute #1). Trailhead: From the entrance to Boyer Chute Wildlife Refuge (N 41 degrees, 27.095 minutes, W 95 degrees, 57.314 minutes) travel down the gravel road past the main parking area and two fishing piers to the parking area at the end of the road (N41 26.224, W95 56.573). From the parking area, there are latrines, and a well established trail head beginning at a bridge. Crossing the bridge begins the trail. (Lat:41.437066 Lon:-95.942883) Trail Guides for Missouri River Nature Trail: Boyer Chute Website by Fish and Wildlife Service () Best Seasons: Fall, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge (402) 468-4313 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jim Harper, who has posted 2 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Patti on 12/27/2007 Nice day trip, the kids had a lot of fun finding clam shells and looking for tracks. Not very long but nice. One hint, they do not allow pets, I did not know that from the hike info. but the cute older couple we met on the trail thought our little puppy would be better off walking with us, than stuck in the car. OOps... thanks for the idea to go there, we will return w/o puppy and look around more! Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Nebraska Hiking, Nebraska Trails, Nebraska Hikes, Washington County Hiking, Washington County Trails, Washington County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||