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After leaving the Hudson-Meng site, the trail immediately cuts through undisturbed prairie grasses of the Oglala National Grassland.
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360 degree views of big skies, native prairie and wildflowers.
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Expansive prairie views in all directions.
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After about a mile, the landscape begins to change radically.
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Leaving the prairie behind, the trail dives into fascinating rock formations.
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The trail follows a narrow canyon, filled with wildflowers.
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Heading into the heart of Toadstool Park.
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The trail follows a mostly dry creek bed into the main valley of Toadstool Park.
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Fascinating rock formations carved by wind and water through the ages.
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The trail leaves the valley floor, providing expansive views of the rock formations.
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Several small side canyons jut from the main trail.
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Admiring Nebraska's Badlands.
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Wildflowers line the trail in Toadstool Park.