Length: 3.57 mi
Est. time: 1h 18m
Gain: 0 ft
Loss: 396 ft
Max elev: 4,017 ft
Elevation profile
+0 ft gain · −396 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Wind Cave Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Picnic at Wind Cave
🗓 spring, summer, fall
Watch Wind Cave Wildlife
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Hiking at Wind Cave
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Wind Cave Canyon Trail
3.6 mi · +0 ft · ~1.3 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.