Wind Cave National Park hiking guide
Prairie Vista Trail
A 0.6-mile loop with 200 ft of climbing in Wind Cave National Park.
Key facts
- Length
- 0.6 mi (1.0 km)
- Elevation gain
- 200 ft (61 m)
- Route type
- Loop
About Prairie Vista Trail
A loop through mixed-grass prairie that starts near the visitor center and passes the cave's natural entrance, where the air seems to breathe in and out. Waysides along the route explain the grasslands and the cave's history. Look for the gravesite of Alvin McDonald, who explored and mapped the cave by candlelight. It makes a relaxed walk before or after a cave tour.
