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Wind Cave National Park closes Route 5 this winter for maintenance

October 26, 2022 · Source: National Park Service

In the center of the photo is a gravel road extending upward toward the middle of the photo. On either side of the road is brown grass under a grey overcast sky. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

National Park Service (NPS) Route 5, a gravel road in Wind Cave National Park’s backcountry, will be closed for several months this winter for the laying and grading of new gravel base material.

Read the official NPS source

What Travelers Need to Know

Check the affected roads, trails or facilities and the dates in the official notice. Plan an alternate route or activity if your itinerary uses the affected area.

Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.

Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.

Destinations

Wind Cave

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