Just 1.5 miles down the Wind Cave Canyon Trail is the junction for the East Bison Flats Trail. After a short but steep climb, you reach more gentle, rolling hills through the open prairie. You are treated to sweeping views over the prairie, to Buffalo Gap, and the Black Hills. Like everywhere else in the park, you have ample opportunities to see some of the iconic animals that live here, like bison, elk, mule deer, pronghorns, and an abundance of prairie dogs. Bison roam the open prairie and are some of the main attractions of the park. Use caution around these majestic animals; their behavior can be unpredictable, and their massive size and speed make them dangerous. Please observe these animals from a safe distance.

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Distance 5.11 km

Uphill 180 m

Downhill 110 m

Weather

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Sunday 21 December

10°C

-6°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Location: Custer County, South Dakota, United States

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