Zorinsky Lake — paved shore return; check flood access
Nebraska · Greenway
From the signed public boat-ramp staging follow the main paved shore path for up to two miles and retrace before flooded pavement or a barrier. This return does not require completing either lake loop or using 168th Street traffic lanes.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Omaha · Nebraska
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved designated lake-side shared trail
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Rolling lake shore with rises, ramps and potentially inundated low points.
- Starting location
- Zorinsky Lake public boat-ramp trail access on the south shore, Omaha, NE
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Named lake recreation reference only, not the south boat ramp or parking entrance. Follow the separately written public boat-ramp start; check shore flooding and access before travel.
Zorinsky Lake — paved shore return; check flood access — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-23. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Zorinsky Lake public boat-ramp trail access on the south shore, Omaha, NE.
Use signed open public visitor/trailhead spaces and walk to the main path. Event, reserved, campground and private spaces are not assumed available.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 4 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: From the signed public boat-ramp staging follow the main paved shore path for up to two miles and retrace before flooded pavement or a barrier. This return does not require completing either lake loop or using 168th Street traffic lanes.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Paved designated lake-side shared trail. Rolling lake shore with rises, ramps and potentially inundated low points.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-23. Reviewed manager/partner sources support this selected bicycle course. Recent flooding reported; check open shore access before travel. This is not a same-day condition inspection or whole-network all-clear. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.