Highland Creek Trail

Check the safety information at each trailhead before you hike.

Quick Facts

Amenities

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Parking - Auto, Trailhead

Highland Creek is a moderately strenuous, 8.6 mile (13.8 km) one-way, trail. The trail can be reached by a 1-mile hike down the Wind Cave Canyon trail or from its northern trailhead on NPS 5. This trail is the longest and most diverse in the park, crossing mixed-grass prairies, ponderosa pine forests, and riparian habitats of Highland Creek, Beaver Creek, and Wind Cave Canyon. 

Hiking Safety

• Hiking off trail is permitted. Watch out for wildlife.

• Bison and other wildlife are dangerous and unpredictable. Do not approach. 

• Carry and drink plenty of water. There is no drinking water on this trail. 

• Check the weather forecast before you hike. Bring extra layers.