Elk Mountain Nature Trail
The Elk Mountain Nature Trail is a self-guided interpretive trail.
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Elk Mountain Nature Trail Details
The Elk Mountain Nature Trail is a self-guided interpretive trail. The 1.2-mile (one-way) journey begins at the Elk Mountain Campground, and features nine educational displays along the way. Printed guides, available at the visitor center or online, have information about the different ecosystems, plants, and wildlife present in the park, as well as park history, the science behind prescribed burns, and more.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
2.4 miles
Estimated time
1 hour
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Elk Mountain Nature Trail
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Natural Entrance Tour
This is the tour that park rangers recommend for families or people with basic physical fitness
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Wild Cave Tour
This is the most difficult and longest of the cave tours.
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Wind Cave Visitor Center
The Wind Cave Visitor Center is located in the southern end of the park, on a spur road off of Highway 385.
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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.
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Cave Tours
There are a number of different tours offered daily at Wind Cave National Park.
