Walk to the Rock
Explore Chimney Rock
Free · Designed for iPad
Walk the historic trail at Chimney Rock and explore pioneer stories, stunning views, and interactive history with the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation.
Walk the historic trail at Chimney Rock and step into the story of the American West. Discover a network of paths that trace the same landscape once seen by hundreds of thousands of emigrants traveling to Oregon, California, and Utah trails in the 1800s.
About the trail:
Welcome to the Walk to the Rock trail system, owned and stewarded by the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to preserving Nebraska’s historic places, stories, and cultural legacy. Chimney Rock, one of the most iconic and photographed landmarks on the overland trails, rises above the valley as a powerful reminder of the hopes, risks, and resilience that shaped the nation.
What visitors experience:
As you follow the trails toward the Rock, interpretive content in the app connects you with real emigrant experiences, trail routes, and the broader history of westward expansion. Each step brings new perspectives on the landmark that guided wagon trains, inspired pioneer diary entries, and continues to capture the imagination of travelers today.
The developer, Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation
- Size
- 138.4 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English and Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation. All rights reserved.