Cliff Shelf Nature Trail

This loop trail climbs 300 feet to a dramatic overlook of the White River Valley, and from this elevation the flat-topped Eagle Butte can also be seen 25 miles to the south. Humans have used the Cliff Shelf for more than 11,000 years, and this small area contains more than 50 identified plant species and 100 identified bird species. A dense, compacted geologic slump retains moisture and supports the rich vegetation found here.

South Dakota · United States