The Prairie Vista Nature Trail is an easy 1 mile loop that begins just past Wind Cave's Natural Entrance and Visitor Center. You can also access this trail from a nice picnic area about 0.15 of a mile further up the road. This is one of the few trails where pets are allowed, but they must be leashed. The Nature Trail has several interpretive signage with information about the park, the ecology, and history of the area. This section of trail is the far side of the leisurely loop that affords sweeping views of the vast prairie and plenty of opportunities to see wildlife.

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July 23, 2025

An easy walk

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Distance 533 m

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Custer County, South Dakota, United States

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