The Toadstool Trail Will Show You A Completely New Side Of Nebraska
By Megan McDonald|Published July 09, 2020
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Megan McDonald
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Megan McDonald is a writer, photographer, and owner of humu media, an Alaska-based digital media agency. She spends her free time traveling with her husband and daughter around the US and the world.
If you think you know everything about Nebraska, think again! The Toadstool Trail will show you a side of this amazing state that you may not have seen before. This geologic park is a true wonder, and deserves to be explored. Head on out to Toadstool Geological Park and Campground in the Oglala National Grassland area for a hike you won’t forget!
Are you looking for a new way to experience the incredible outdoors in Nebraska?
Head on over to Crawford, Nebraska for a hike on a trail that will show you a new side to your favorite state. This geological park is home to rock formations, many in the form of toadstools.
The Toadstool Trail brings you through some of the best examples of these unusual rock formations.
Please leave them where you found them! They are an important geological aspect to the area, and provide a wonderful look at the animal and plant life past for everyone who uses the trail.
You’ll see interpretive signs throughout your hike, letting you know more about the natural history of the area. The grassland area has a rich and interesting past to learn about.
There are many more trails in this area to hike if you’re interested in exploring further.
Make sure you bring plenty of bug spray, as the mosquitoes in the area can be rough after a rainfall. The clay can be slippery to hike when wet, so bring good sturdy shoes.
You can camp in their campground for $15.00 per night, from May 1st through mid-November. Spend a couple of days in the area exploring and soaking up the surroundings!
If you have a weekend free, put this fascinating trail on your to do list.
Time spent in Nebraska’s grasslands is a wonderful way to spend the day. You’ll love experiencing some of the unique natural wonders that Nebraska has to offer.
Have you ever had a chance to explore the Toadstool Trail? What did you think? Will you hike it again? Let us know in the comments below!
