Large wood sign reads Bunchgrass Prairie Nature Trail at the start of a trailhead.
0-1 Hours

Hike the Bunchgrass Prairie Nature Trail

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

The Bunchgrass Prairie Trail is located at Spring Canyon Campground and Day Use Area. Hike along this trail to learn more about native plants in the channeled scabland ecosystem.

This half-mile trail starts on the west side of the lower campground loop in the Spring Canyon Campground. Several parking spaces are available nearby. Discover wildflowers, lichen, cactus, and watch for signs of the animals that call the grasslands home. A free trail guide is available at the start of the trail.

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HikingTrailshikingplantsChanneled Scablandsbunchgrass prairietrailSpring CanyonLake RooseveltLake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

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Duration

0-1 Hours

Duration Details

0.5 miles

Fees Apply

No

Accessibility

This trail is dirt in the summertime and snow-packed in the wintertime. The trail begins at a slight upward angle, and then has a steep incline up to a peak, followed by a steep decline. Benches are available at various points along the trail, often with washed out dirt below, making them higher than a standard bench. There are no railings along this trail.

Pets

Yes — Dogs are allowed on a 6-foot leash.

Reservations

No

Location

Spring Canyon Campground

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