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Breathtaking panoramic views of the Black Hills and Buffalo Gap await all who hike East Bison Flats.


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Map Key

3.7

Miles

5.9

KM

Point to Point

4,226' 1,288 m

High

3,915' 1,193 m

Low

392' 120 m

Up

616' 188 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features River/Creek · Views

Family Friendly Kids will enjoy the beautiful views available along the trail.

Description

Bring your camera along for some of the most beautiful panoramic views of the Black Hills and Buffalo Gap in the area.

Beginning at the East Bison Flats Trail Parking Area, descend along a ridge to the valley floor, traversing a stream bed before ascending the valley walls to the plateau above. Continue on the plateau along rolling terrain through flowing grasslands, taking time to stop and enjoy the fantastic views of the surrounding area along the way.

Near the trail's end, begin the descent into Prairie Dog Canyon, eventually reaching a terminal junction with the Wind Cave Canyon Trail.

Flora & Fauna

Grasslands and evergreen forests dominate the landscape around the East Bison Flats Trail.

Contacts

Shared By:

Hunter R with improvements by kmunderground Mathis

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#51

in South Dakota

#16,445

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Vaniece Allen
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Vaniece Allen
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Jun 14, 2017
Korey Peterson
May 18, 2016
Chris McCloud
Done while working at Wind Cave 2016; date estimated.
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Sylvia Iverson
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