Facility · Nebraska ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Nebraska National Forest (NF) · Open Access
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:
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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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.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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