Wind Cave National Park hiking guide
Cold Brook Canyon Trail
A 1.4-mile trail with 250 ft of climbing in Wind Cave National Park.
Key facts
- Length
- 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- Elevation gain
- 250 ft (77 m)
About Cold Brook Canyon Trail
The route winds down a canyon where ponderosa forest gives way to open prairie near the park's edge. Along the way you'll cross a prairie dog colony, a good spot to watch for prairie falcons and other raptors overhead. The start sits along US Highway 385 about a mile south of the visitor center. Expect a shift from shaded pine to wide grassland as you approach the boundary.
