Near Wind Cave Canyon Trail
Bison right on the trail!
Near Wind Cave Canyon Trail
The trail as it meanders through an open field.
Near Wind Cave Canyon Trail
Remains of a Buffalo along the Wind Cave Canyon Trail.
Near Wind Cave Canyon Trail
Sandstone cliffs in the canyon.
Near Wind Cave Canyon Trail
Swallow nests.

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Wind Cave Canyon Trail

3.3 (4 Ratings)
A very easy and picturesque trail!
1.8
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.81mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
199ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
4,013ft
High Point
3,811ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is easily accessed from 385, where a small dirt parking lot exists just east of the road. The Highland Creek Trail and the East Bison Flats Trail both intersect this trail, as well if you feel like hiking more than 1.5 miles. Though this trail is more of a dirt fire road, some of the trail markers in the area are confusing. The trailhead talks about the East Bison Flats Trail, which branches to the southwest about .4 miles in, however, the sign and various markers along the way denote that the Wind Cave Canyon Trail continues this direction as well.. It's easy to wander around for a while on unmarked hills before going back down. The trail is just the road, disregard the other markers. The trail ends at the border of the park.

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Contributors
Jessie Evans