This 10-mile paddle on the Niobrara River runs from Norden Chute to Meadville Bridge near Valentine. The route passes Hartman Island and several creek confluences including Smith, Plum, Jeff, Hazel, and Rock creeks.
The Norden Chute to Meadville Bridge trail spans 16.04 kilometers along the Niobrara River with an elevation change of 637.34 meters. This scenic river route features challenging rapids at Norden Chute, followed by calmer stretches of pristine river wilderness, culminating at the historic Meadville Bridge crossing point.