Last updated: May 27, 2021
Thing to Do
Walk the Nature Trails
NPS Photo / John Eicher
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site offers over two miles of trails through the tallgrass prairie and along Hoover Creek for hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and nature study. Trail maps are available from the visitor center. In the winter the snow-covered trails are not groomed for skis.
Details
Duration
30-60 Minutes
Activity
Hiking
Pets Allowed
Yes
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Tallgrass Prairie Observation Deck
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Any Time
Accessibility Information
The tallgrass prairie trails are mowed grass over rolling hills. The prairie may be viewed from a ground-level observation deck along the wheelchair-accessible trail to the Gravesite, which passes through part of the prairie.