About this campground
The trailhead located on the east side of West Ash Road provides access to the Pine Ridge Trail heading east. There is a small parking area, but no services are available. Camping is available ¼ mile to the north at the West Ash Picnic area. Pine Ridge Trail is a non-motorized trail open to mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding. Hikers should carry water as water supplies are few and far between. Distances to the following areas include: East Ash Trailhead is 5.7 miles Roberts Campground & Trailhead is 15.8 miles Coffee Mill Trailhead is 20.3 miles
Getting there
From Crawford, NE travel east on West Ash Creek Road approximately 10.5 miles to the Trailhead, located on the east side of the road.
Activities
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- BIKING
- HIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
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- Cold Brook CampgroundCold Brook Lake59 mi
- Cold Brook Lake SDCold Brook Lake59 mi
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