West Ash Trailhead

Facility · Nebraska ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Nebraska National Forest (NF) · Open Access

4,073 ft
Elevation

The trailhead located on the east side of West Ash Road provides access to the Pine Ridge Trail heading east. There is a small parking area, but no services are available. Camping is available ¼ mile to the north at the West Ash Picnic area. 

Pine Ridge Trail is a non-motorized trail open to mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding. Hikers should carry water as water supplies are few and far between.  

Distances to the following areas include:

Getting there

From Crawford, NE travel east on West Ash Creek Road approximately 10.5 miles to the Trailhead, located on the east side of the road.

42.62684, -103.24620 · 42°37'36.6"N 103°14'46.3"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in0.30.51.02.23.42.92.01.61.51.60.60.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about West Ash Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at West Ash Trailhead?
No. West Ash Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near West Ash Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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