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Wind Cave National Park
Rankin Ridge Nature Trail

1.0 Miles

Trail is a loop beginning and ending at the parking lot at Rankin Ridge. There are 14 interpretive stops placed a irregular intervals along the path.  

The fire tower itself is closed to public access but the trail provides great panoramic views of the Black Hills.

Rankin Ridge Nature Trail Guide - 496 k PDF

 
Rankin Ridge Nature Trail Map
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Rankin Ridge Nature Trail Map
Porcupine in tree  

Did You Know?
Porcupine babies are called porcupettes. When they are born they have 15,000 quills. Porcupettes are born in the spring and, lucky for mom, the quills are soft. They can climb trees within an hour of birth.
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Last Updated: June 15, 2009 at 12:01 EST