Lookout Point Trail — Attraction in Hot Springs

It’s a small parking lot, maybe 7-8 cars. I did the loop counterclockwise. I came across my first bison at first light just ambling along. I then enjoyed a beautiful sunrise. As I came atop a rise there was a bison about 200 yards away walking down the trail towards me. I scooted off about 100 yards into some trees. The bison was not in any hurry and stopped to rub against the trail marker post. The next bison was lying about 50 yards off the trail and didn’t care. I just moseyed down the trail. There were several Prairie Dog communities all along this section of the trail. My return trip through the canyon was beautiful. It was lush and had a nice creek. I did not meet any bison in the...

We took Lookout trail out & Centenial on return route back. Started off strolling through peaceful meadow with plenty of prarie dogs, trekked through wooded sections, and crossed over at least 16 wooden foot bridges to pass over the Beaver creek that ran alongside the trail for at least 2-miles. Saw one buffalo resting off the trail, but otherwise, animal sighting was low. Spotted the cave by the canyon section, which was pretty neat to see & hear the rushing water within it while standing across the creek bed! Beautiful scenery and moderately easy hike;...

Wonderful trail with lots of prarie dogs and bison. We ran into a lone bison walking directly on our trail who gave us a little scare as well as a small herd out on the prarie. Definitely recommend doing this trail early or late in the day or on a cooler day as when we were out on the prarie my thermometer read 104° and I ended up suffering from heat exhaustion. Make sure to bring lots of water as 1L was not...