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East Bison Flats Trail
This trail leads you up and over rolling hills and through the prairie.
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East Bison Flats Trail Details
A half-mile down Wind Cave Canyon Trail you'll find the trailhead for East Bison Flats. This strenuous 3.7-mile trail (one-way) leads you up and over some rolling hills and through the prairie. You'll get panoramic views of the park, including Buffalo Gap and the Black Hills. The trail gains roughly 300 feet.
Difficulty
High
Distance
7.4 miles
Estimated time
3 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around East Bison Flats Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around East Bison Flats Trail
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1.4 mi away
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.
1.5 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.
2.4 mi away
Wind Cave Canyon Trail
This 3.6-mile trail meanders along Wind Cave Canyon, and is a great trail for bird watchers.
2.4 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.
2.4 mi away
Cave Tours
There are a number of different tours offered daily at Wind Cave National Park.
