Creekside Trail
The Creekside Trail is a hard-surfaced trail that goes between the Grace Coolidge Campground and the Visitor’s Center. The trail is very simple, is about 2.5 miles one way, and passes the State Game Lodge, the Peter Norbeck Visitor’s Center, and the Coolidge General Store.
We started the trail at the Grace Coolidge Campground and parked near the bathrooms. There is limited parking if hiking from this direction. It looks like the majority of people park at the Visitor’s Center and walk from there. The Creekside Trail is part of the summer trail challenge this year (2021). We saw two different challenges along the trail and missed both the first time through, so if doing the challenge pay close attention as to not miss them as we did.
One place to start the trail - at the Grace Coolidge Campground.
Cute things for kids to do and look for along the trail.
Pretty walkway.
Have a lot of signs along the trail explaining the history in the area.
Beautiful church.
Peter Norbeck Education Center.
Pass the famous State Game Lodge.
Pass the State Game Campground.
We are not alone - this section visited by buffalo a lot.
Nice playground to stop at.
Pretty lake - have seen buffalo in here as well before.
Getting close to the Visitor’s Center.
The beginning of the trail or the end depending where you start. This is at the Visitor’s Center.
Saw these mountain goats at the end by the Grace Coolidge Campground.