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Wind Cave National Park
Cold Brook Canyon Trail

1.4 Miles

The trail begins on the west side of Hwy 385 two miles south of the Visitor Center. This mildly strenuous trail traverses across a former prairie dog town, along the edge of a controlled fire and through Cold Brook Canyon to the park boundary fence.

 
Cold Brook Canyon Trail Map
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Cold Brook Canyon Trail Map
A picture of Alvin McDonald in his caving hat.  

Did You Know?
Alvin McDonald was the first systematic explorer of Wind Cave. He explored the cave from 1890 until his death in 1893.
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Last Updated: January 22, 2008 at 17:13 EST