Great Plains Trail
Oglala National Grassland, Sioux County, NE
Out-and-back trail in Oglala National Grassland, Sioux County, NE. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 3 mi (4.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 75 ft (23 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr
- High point
- 3,865 ft (1,178 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Great Plains Trail
How long is Great Plains Trail?
Great Plains Trail is 3 mi (4.9 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr. It climbs 75 ft (23 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,865 ft (1,178 m).
How hard is Great Plains Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Great Plains Trail?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Great Plains Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Great Plains Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
Is Great Plains Trail good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly. It is marked as wheelchair accessible.
What can you do on Great Plains Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking. Surface: paved.
Is this a good week for Great Plains Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Great Plains Trail
- Interpretive Loop Oglala National Grassland · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Bison Trail Oglala National Grassland · Moderate · 5.2 mi (8.4 km)
- Toadstool Loop Oglala National Grassland · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Hudson-Meng Interp & Access Trail Oglala National Grassland · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- North Mona Smith Trail Sioux County · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- Wood Reserve Pasture Loop Connecting Trail Fort Robinson State Park · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- Spring Creek Loop Connecting Trail Sioux County · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- Heart Attack Trail Fort Robinson State Park · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.8 km)
More hikes in Oglala National Grassland
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap