As the geographic center of the continent, Wind Cave is a permanent home to over 100 species of birds, the park states. Of course, spring and fall migrations yield even more, making it one of the best national parks for birding in the lower 48. In particular, Cold Brook Canyon offers "a good place to see prairie falcons and other raptors," while this source notes the "cliff swallows, horned owls, and a variety of woodpeckers," that also nest along the limestone cliffs.

With the visitor center is just moments away, the trail is often hiked as an out and back from the eastern trailhead, seen here. There is a small parking lot across the road from where the trail begins and another just a few hundred yards south. Neither restrooms nor potable water are available, though the visitor center has both year-round.

Sources: NPS OhRanger.com Black Hills & Badlands