Title: Courthouse Rock in Bridgeport - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Courthouse Rock Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Courthouse-Rock-Hotels.0-l553248621532660845-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Bridgeport](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Bridgeport.d6131628.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Courthouse Rock Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Courthouse-Rock.d553248621532660845.Car-Rental-Guide)[Bridgeport Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Bridgeport.d6131628.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Courthouse Rock Tours and Activities ![Bridgeport showing a sunset and skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532660845/25c84ecd-8a78-4111-afd6-7438c9b13159.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bridgeport showing a sunset and skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532660845/25c84ecd-8a78-4111-afd6-7438c9b13159.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bridgeport showing mountains and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532660845/cecc1490-a386-4ceb-964b-ca3c65d1638c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bridgeport which includes a sunset, mountains and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532660845/4002b9cb-e39f-48ca-9256-7a8c70c31a4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Courthouse and Jail Rocks showing mountains, landscape views and a gorge or canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532660845/e96e175a-7eb8-44a8-982a-f581adc7a9eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Courthouse Rock Activities [Bridgeport travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Bridgeport.dx6131628) --- --- #### Look up in wonder at two large rock forms that were among the first landmarks 19th-century pioneers saw when they travelled west. Head out into the plains of central Nebraska to visit the Courthouse and Jail Rocks. These two unusual rock formations rise approximately 240 feet (73 meters) above nearby Pumpkin Creek and served as guiding landmarks for 19th-century pioneers heading west. Routes that passed by the rocks include the Pony Express Trail and the Mormon Trail and they are mentioned in the journals of many emigrants. Over the years both have been known by several different names, but the current designations appeared to have become fixed around the 1840s. Courthouse Rock was so-called because of its resemblance to a grand public building. Park close to the rock forms and before walking over toward them read the historical marker. In brief detail, it covers the historical significance of the large structures and their geology. They are part of the Wildcat Hills, an escarpment that also includes Scotts Bluff and Chimney Rock. As the name suggests this towering conical form resembles a chimney. Its slender spire rises up 315 feet (96 meters) from its conical base. If you’re feeling energetic climb up to the top of Courthouse or Jail rocks. From the summit take in expansive views of the valley and the surrounding region which includes Chimney Rock, located approximately 20 miles (32 kilometers) away. To get to the Courthouse and Jail Rocks drive 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) south of Bridgeport on Highway 88\. Note there are no facilities, such as restrooms, on site. There is a free parking lot. The rocks can be visited daily year round from sunrise to sunset and access is free. If you want to know more about the settlers who moved west and would have passed by Court House and Jail Rocks visit the Pioneer Trails Museum while you are in Bridgeport. 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