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Rich with geological and paleontological history as well as human history, there is much to discover while exploring the 3,000 acres of Scotts Bluff National Monument.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/scbl/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=41.8567&b_tl_lng=-103.7301&b_br_lat=41.8114&b_br_lng=-103.6841","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Scotts%20Bluff%20National%20Monument","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/scbl/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7AB9C7-1DD8-B71B-0BE8539018DE86B3.jpg","title":"Eagle Rock with Conestoga Wagon","alt":"Conestoga wagon in front of Eagle Rock","caption":"Thousands of covered wagons rolled by Eagle Rock in the mid nineteenth century.","credit":"NPS Photo / Wesley Gant","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/5397668D-EE2B-ECA5-E20D3909770F55A1.jpg","title":"Scotts Bluff from the North Platte RIver","alt":"A pink sky and dramatic bluff are seen reflected in water.","caption":"Scotts Bluff as seen from the north side of the North Platte River","credit":"NPS/Brian Poffenberger","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/53E24E27-9E85-1E36-7C0620A02E2CF826.jpg","title":"A Hot Air Balloon at the East Entrance to the Monument","alt":"A colorful hot air balloon is seen in the distance with the Scotts Bluff entrance sign.","caption":"A hot air balloon is seen at the east entrance to Scotts Bluff National Monument.","credit":"NPS/Eric Grunwald","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/53FCDCF1-CF55-C217-5992B9D300037376.jpg","title":"Mitchell Pass bathed in Morning Light","alt":"The distinctive rock formations of Mitchell Pass glow with early morning light.","caption":"Early morning is a great time to explore Scotts Bluff National Monument.","credit":"NPS/Eric Grunwald","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/541B41E1-DC9B-3DAA-17952D0186B85883.jpg","title":"Saddle Rock rises above the Clouds","alt":"A unique rock formation is seen above a layer of clouds.","caption":"An inversion creates the feeling of walking on the clouds at the summit of Scotts Bluff.","credit":"NPS/Robert Wagner","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Arts and Culture","Cultural Demonstrations","Auto and ATV","Scenic Driving","Biking","Food","Picnicking","Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","Hiking","Backcountry Hiking","Front-Country Hiking","Living History","Junior Ranger Program","Park Film","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store"],"topics":["Arts","Painting","Photography","Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite","Forts","Great Depression","Monuments and Memorials","Native American Heritage","Westward Expansion","Animals","Birds","Fossils and Paleontology","Geology","Grasslands","Prairies","River and Riparian","Rock Landscapes and Features","Scenic Views","Trails"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Scotts Bluff National Monument","description":"Scotts Bluff National Monument is located in the Mountain Time Zone. These hours are for the grounds, picnic area, and trails only. The hours for the Visitor Center and Summit Road are different. See below for Summit Road and Visitor Center hours.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"Sunrise to Sunset","monday":"Sunrise to Sunset","thursday":"Sunrise to Sunset","sunday":"Sunrise to Sunset","tuesday":"Sunrise to Sunset","friday":"Sunrise to Sunset","saturday":"Sunrise to Sunset"},"exceptions":[]},{"name":"Scotts Bluff Summit Road","description":"The Scotts Bluff Summit Road is a 1.6-mile drive to the summit of Scotts Bluff. Be aware that the road may close periodically due to weather conditions or rockslides. For the latest Summit Road conditions contact Scotts Bluff National Monument at (308) 436-9700. Entry by motorized vehicles during the fall/winter/spring seasons (September through late-May) is permitted from 9 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"9:00AM - 5:30PM","monday":"9:00AM - 5:30PM","thursday":"9:00AM - 5:30PM","sunday":"9:00AM - 5:30PM","tuesday":"9:00AM - 5:30PM","friday":"9:00AM - 5:30PM","saturday":"9:00AM - 5:30PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Summit Road Fall/Winter/Spring Hours (early September though late May)","start":"2026-09-08","end":"2027-05-22","hours":{"wednesday":"9:00AM - 4:00PM","monday":"9:00AM - 4:00PM","thursday":"9:00AM - 4:00PM","sunday":"9:00AM - 4:00PM","tuesday":"9:00AM - 4:00PM","friday":"9:00AM - 4:00PM","saturday":"9:00AM - 4:00PM"}},{"name":"Thanksgiving Day Closure","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"thursday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Christmas Day Closure","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"New Year's Day Closure","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]}],"directions":"Visitors traveling east-west on Interstate 80 can exit at Kimball, Nebraska and drive 45 miles north on Nebraska Highway 71. Follow National Park Service signs three miles west of Gering, Nebraska to Old Oregon Trail Road. Turn west onto Old Oregon Trail Road and follow it approximately 2 miles to the monument visitor center on the right. Visitors travelling along the North Platte River using US Highway 26 or Nebraska Highway 92, should follow the National Park Service signs.","weatherInfo":"Summers at Scotts Bluff are generally dry and high temperatures are usually in the 80's and 90's, although they can reach above 100 on occasion. Hikers are strongly advised to carry water. Winter daytime temperatures are usually in the 40's or low 50's, with overnight lows below freezing and, on occasion, below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Although it can be windy any time of the year, spring is the windiest season.","contacts":{"phone":"3084369700","email":"scbl_ranger_activities@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center","description":"Located just steps away from the route of the Oregon, California, and Pony Express Trails; the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center features exhibits, a theater, and restroom facilities. 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