Length: 1.29 mi
Est. time: 30m
Gain: 174 ft
Loss: 158 ft
Max elev: 4,189 ft
Elevation profile
+174 ft gain · −158 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Wind Cave Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Prairie Vista Trail
1.3 mi · +174 ft · ~0.5 hr (est.)
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.