Near Young Hawk Interpretive Trail
View up towards the infantry post blockhouses.
Near Young Hawk Interpretive Trail
View of On-A-Slant Village and the Heart River
Near Young Hawk Interpretive Trail
Enjoy great views of the reconstructed earthlodge village and Missouri River from the Little Soldier Loop.
Near Young Hawk Interpretive Trail
Little Soldier Loop Trail follows right along the Missouri River.
Near Young Hawk Interpretive Trail
This is the junction of Hillside Connector Trail and Little Soldier Loop.

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Young Hawk Interpretive Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
A trail with views of the Missouri River, earth lodges, and block houses.
1.1
mi
Distance
148
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.13mi
Distance
148ft
Elevation Gain
150ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,911ft
High Point
1,756ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Begin at the trailhead sign for the Scouts Trail System. Proceed to your left and follow the path as it winds up the bluff. The trail has numbered posts and a corresponding trail guide describing the history, plants, and wildlife of the area. Trail guides are available at the trailhead, visitor center, and entrance stations. The trail traverses the top of the bluff and the edge of the historic infantry post, crosses the road that goes up to the block houses, then winds down the bluff with spectacular views of the Missouri River Valley to the south. Near the end, the trail joins with the paved bicycle trail. If you want to make a loop, take that north where it again crosses the blockhouse road, then with the trailhead sign in site, and proceed northeast to the start.

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Contributors
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