Follow National Park Service signs 2 miles west of Gering, Nebraska, on State Highway 92. Visitors following the old Oregon Trail along the North Platte River using State Highways 26 or 92, should follow National Park Service signs. In late summer the weather is extremely variable with occasional afternoon thunderstorms. Windy and cold in winter. Wear comfortable clothing appropriate to season.
Hats are useful against exposure to sun.
Good walking shoes are recommended for use on hiking trails. Accessibility Many of the facilities at Scotts Bluff are wheelchair accessible.