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Below is a sample from the Niobrara River Guide. It
covers the first 7.6 miles of
The Journey
The Journey (30.5 miles)
Cornell
to
Berry
Bridge
- OPEN Year Round - NO Alcohol
permitted.
River Mile: 0.0 to 7.6
Distance to travel: 7.6
miles.
To the right of the Fort
Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge launch site is Cornell Dam.
Built in 1915, the Dam provided electricity for Valentine until 1986 when
it was abandoned and donated to the
Fort
Niobrara
National Wildlife Refuge.
About ¾ miles after leaving the Refuge launch area, you will encounter some
Class I, fast water riffles, where the river is passing over rock.
To the right, look for a creek entering the river.
It is here, you will find a path leading to
Fort
Falls
on the Niobrara Refuge. Visitors
are welcome. For the next 5 miles
down river you pass through a national wilderness area, with high cliffs and
numerous water seeps from the aquifer. After
passing under
Buffalo
Bridge
, you will see on the left bank a designated hiking trail which leads to scenic
pine hills, prairie and cliffs. Please
use caution when entering as bison and elk live here year-round. Refuge
managers ask that you leave the gates as you find them.
Buffalo
Bridge
is actually used in transferring bison from one grazing area to another in
April and October. Check with the
Refuge for more specific viewing details.
Watch for waterfalls, seeps, and scenic views of dark green ponderosa pines on
chalky white cliffs. Waterfalls are
abundant and for those who brave the cold of winter, bald eagles frequent this
area.
As
you leave the Refuge, Crooked Creek enters the river on the left and
three islands are soon to be seen. With
adequate water flows, the islands can be paddled on either side, but if the flow
is low, stay to the left or you will bottom out.
If you were to look over your left shoulder to the slope, that is the
place where Charles Sears is said to have taken out his homestead the same month
as the fort was established. His
selection of land lots 5 & 7 north half, southwest Section 21, T34N, R26N is
believed to be the first homestead in
Cherry
County
. The cabin burned down in 1981.
Private
lands border the river downstream from the Refuge and access is not available
until
Berry
Bridge
.
*
Water Resistant, Tear Resistant, Grease Resistant
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