Scotts Bluff Summit Road
A road through three old tunnels, leading to the views.
Scotts Bluff, Chimney Rock and Carhenge
The great landmarks of the Oregon Trail, and a Stonehenge built of old cars, on the Nebraska High Plains.
Pioneers wrote about Chimney Rock and Scotts Bluff in their diaries, and ruts from their wagons can still be seen. You can drive to the top of Scotts Bluff. Up in Alliance, Carhenge is a free roadside wonder with 39 painted cars.
- Best Time
- May–September
- Time Needed
- 1 day
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Check before you go; hours vary by season
- Getting There
- About three hours by car northeast of Denver.
What to See
2 of 3 are freeChimney Rock
A 300-foot spire, and the Oregon Trail's most-mentioned landmark.
Carhenge
A full-scale Stonehenge of gray-painted cars.
Know Before You Go
- Distances are big. Fill your tank, and check for storms.
Where to Stay
Stay in Scottsbluff or Alliance.
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Last checked 2026-11-02. Part of the Midwest list.