Elk Mountain Nature Trail
Elk Mountain Nature Trail is an easy 1-mile loop trail on the northern flank of Elk Mountain at Wind Cave National Park. Wind Cave National Park provides an interpretive guide to use along the trail that coordinates with numbered sites. Those guides are available at the park, or you can download a copy by clicking here:
Elk Mountain Campground & Nature Trail Information
As always, there are some hazards to be aware of, particularly in the form of free-ranging buffalo and hidden rattlesnakes. Ticks are possible here, but are not abundant. If you are careful you should find this an interesting hike. Wildlife viewing possibilities abound in this area. A park trails map for Wind Cave National Park, plus a map for the Elk Mountain Campground & Nature Trail are included among the photos below.
Elk Mountain Campground & Nature Trail Information
As always, there are some hazards to be aware of, particularly in the form of free-ranging buffalo and hidden rattlesnakes. Ticks are possible here, but are not abundant. If you are careful you should find this an interesting hike. Wildlife viewing possibilities abound in this area. A park trails map for Wind Cave National Park, plus a map for the Elk Mountain Campground & Nature Trail are included among the photos below.
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23