Niobrara River Trail description Niobrara Info .
River gage at Guage Wednesday, we’ll meet at 9:30 am (CDT) ready to shuttle from the Cornell Bridge put-in near Valentine, down to the Smith Falls State Park campground. We stop at the state park.
Wednesday evening – optional potluck dinner at campsite 26. Thursday we shuttle a car or two to Sunny Brook Camp and float from the camp ground. Both days include stops at beautiful waterfalls. The shuttle takes over an hour, so non-drivers should plan to relax, hike to Smith Falls, and/or birdwatch at the campground while the drivers are driving.
Note: Directions to Cornell Bridge from Valentine: Take Nebraska 12 east about 4 miles to the Ft Niobrara Wildlife refuge turn-off. Turn right towards the river and then make the first right into the access parking lot. Be there by 9:30 am ready to shuttle and be sure to purchase your $1 wrist-band at the kiosk