45 Minutes
Nature Trails
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Three nature trails (shorter in length) allow visitors to experience the tallgrass prairie first-hand, while remaining in closer proximity to visitor services. These trails are dog friendly, but please help all visitors enjoy them by keeping dogs on a visible 6' maximum leash and picking up after your pet. Enjoy your hike by following these important safety rules. Permits are not required to hike the trails. All trails open 24 hours; no camping.
Three nature trails (shorter in length) allow visitors to experience the tallgrass prairie first-hand, while remaining in closer proximity to visitor services. These trails are dog friendly, but please help all visitors enjoy them by keeping dogs on a visible 6' maximum leash and picking up after your pet. Enjoy your hike by following these important safety rules. Permits are not required to hike the trails. All trails open 24 hours; no camping. The Southwind Nature Trail Bottomland Nature Trail Fox Creek Trail Two-Section Trail is pet-friendly when cattle are not present Hiking Rules: No smoking on trails Foot traffic only on hiking trails. No bikes, horses, or motorized conveyance. Pets are allowed on the nature trails only. Pets must be leashed at all times. Please pick up after your pet. Hunting and projectiles prohibited. Please do not harass the wildlife. All wildlife is protected. This is a natural area. Watch for snakes, poison ivy, and wild animals. Take only pictures, leave only footprints. Please enjoy the trail by staying on the path. No camping is available at the preserve.
Tags
Self-Guided Tours - WalkingGeologyPrairiesNight SkyAstronomyRiver and RiparianTrailstrailsnaturePetshiking
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Duration
45 Minutes
Duration Details
Depending on which nature trail, some are longer than others. The Southwind and Bottomland Nature trails generally are traversable within 45 minutes. The Fox Creek Trail, which is an extension of the Bottomland Trail, is longer and may take a couple hours. It is roughly a six-mile loop.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
The Southwind Nature Trail is a mowed grass and gravel path through tall grass. It has water erosion bars, with parts of the trail difficult for traveling with strollers or wheelchairs. The Bottomland Nature Trail is the most wheel-chair friendly trail on the preserve. It is however somewhat difficult when it is wet.
Pets
Yes — Pets must be leashed at all times. Please pick up after your pet. Doggie bags are available at two kiosks near and on the Southwind Nature Trail.
Reservations
No