Cold Brook Canyon Trail
This 2.8-mile journey takes you past a prairie dog town and along the edge of an area charred by a prescribed fire.
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Cold Brook Canyon Trail Details
This moderate trail begins south of the Wind Cave Visitor Center south access road, on the west side of Highway 385. The 2.8-mile roundtrip journey takes you past a prairie dog town and along the edge of an area charred by a prescribed fire. You'll travel down into Cold Brook Canyon and travel along the bottom to Fossil Ridge. Be on the lookout for bison and rattlesnakes, and beware of flash floods if it starts to rain.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
2.8 miles
Estimated time
Region
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Nearby Parks Around Cold Brook Canyon Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cold Brook Canyon Trail
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1.1 mi away
Bison Flats
Bison Flats is home to one of the park's largest prairie dog towns, as well as large herds of buffalo and Pronghorn Antelope.
1.4 mi away
East Bison Flats Trail
This trail leads you up and over rolling hills and through the prairie.
1.7 mi away
Elk Mountain Nature Trail
The Elk Mountain Nature Trail is a self-guided interpretive trail.
1.8 mi away
Candlelight Tour
For the more adventurous visitor, the Candlelight Tour offers an opportunity to see some of the less-traveled sections of the cave without electric lighting.
1.8 mi away
Cave Tours
There are a number of different tours offered daily at Wind Cave National Park.
