Park named after its unusual rock formations, many of which resemble toadstools located in the Oglala National Grassland in far northwestern Nebraska containng a badlands landscape and a reconstructed sod house.
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Toadstool Geologic Park is located in the Oglala National Grassland in far northwestern Nebraska. It is operated by the United States Forest Service. It contains a badlands landscape and a reconstructed sod house. The park is named after its unusual rock formations, many of which resemble toadstools.
The park is noted for its unusual geological formations, some in the shape of toadstools, and scientifically valuable fossil deposits. The interpretive kiosk explains and illustrates the local geology and provides information and history about the local grasslands. During hikes, visitors can look for signs of fossils that give scientists insight into the behavior of animals as they passed through this area as far back as 30 million years ago.
The trailhead at the campground provides access to three hiking trails with varying degrees of difficulty. A one mile loop highlights many examples of eroded clay/sandstone formations.
The Bison Trail leaves the interpretive loop at the half way point and continues up the canyon to Hudson-Meng Education and Research Center. Toadstool Campground to Hudson Meng is 3 miles one way.
A five mile loop begins at the campground and proceeds on the graveled section of the interpretive trail for a short distance before heading north through the badlands and grasslands on the Great Plains Trail. After 1.5 miles the Great Plains Trail intersects with the 918 Road.
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