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Rapid City, South Dakota
Fly Fish from the Rapid Creek Trailhead
2 miTo get the the trailhead for Rapid Creek you must turn to the east onto Pactola Basin Road or FS road 164 when on Highway 385 crossing the Pactola Reservoir. The road down to the trailhead is steep and can be rough depending on the time of the year. Once at the trailhead there is a parking area, ...Read more -
Rapid City, South Dakota
Paddle Lake Pactola Reservoir
Hitting a trifecta of awesome, the Pactola Reservoir is not only an incredibly scenic lake with the best fishing in the state. It also hides a history of lawlessness and prosperity underneath its beautiful waters. Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, this 785-acre reservoir houses a multit...Read more -
Rapid City, South Dakota
Hike to Falling Rock Overlook
0.5 mi / 50 ft gainThe beautiful hike is a tremendous spot to get out of town and enjoy the scenery and a great view of Rapid Creek down in the canyon below. Parking is right off Falling Rock Rd. then the trail is a very well marked path through the trees, easy to follow, and leads you right to the edge of limesto...Read more -
Rapid City, South Dakota
Dakota Point at Sheridan Lake via the North Trail
2.2 mi / 200 ft gainThere are 2 ways to get to Dakota Point, one from the north that is more common which I will talk about (or one from the south). The trail that starts on the north side of the lake is a nice easy trail to follow, it is wide and well-worn mostly in forested areas. Keep your eyes out for wildlife...Read more -
Rapid City, South Dakota
Spring Creek to Sheridan Lake Overview
2.7 mi / 345 ft gainThis hike cuts the popular Spring Trail Flume Trail Loop in half, making a beeline for the overlook of Sheridan Lake. It guides you alongside and over the gorgeous clear creek waters via a series of footbridges. Crossing the creek by way of rock hopping for the more adventurous hiker makes this t...Read more -
Rapid City, South Dakota
M Hill
1.56 mi / 381 ft gainM Hill is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Rapid City, South Dakota.Read more -
Rapid City, South Dakota
Explore the Skyline Wilderness Area
3 mi / 0 ft gainDividing Rapid City's East and West sides, the Skyline Wilderness Area is a 150-acre park that features numerous walking, biking and hiking trails. This area can also be enjoyed as a beautiful drive that offers one of the best views of Rapid City. The road stretches about two miles long and giv...Read more -
Keystone, South Dakota
Hike Willow Creek Trail
2.8 mi / 5200 ft gainThe trailhead is located at the Willow Creek Horse Camp. This trail doesn't allow motorized vehicles but you may share it with some horses depending on when you venture onto the trail. The trail itself is pretty easy, it will take about 1.5-2 hours depending on your pace and is shaded for about h...Read more -
Rapid City, South Dakota
Hike to the Stratobowl Rim
2 mi / 100 ft gainThe winding trail to the Stratobowl is a gradual and easy hike, which is perfect for the whole family or for a quick excursion if you don't have a lot of time. It is roughly a mile to the Rim overlook, where there is a plaque commemorating the November 11th, 1935 balloon flight that launched 72,3...Read more -
Keystone, South Dakota
Rock Climb at 1880 Wall
0.1 mi / 150 ft gainThere are 2 walls named the 1880 Wall, one is the East Wall and the other is the West Wall. To get there you will need to follow Old Hill City Road, either from Hill City or from Keystone. If coming from Keystone it is about 3.8 miles heading west. There is a pullout right off the road and next t...Read more -
Keystone, South Dakota
Horse Thief Lake Trail
4.05.27 mi / 1132 ft gainHorse Thief Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Keystone, South Dakota.Read more -
Keystone, South Dakota
Hike to Ingersoll Abandoned Mine
2.50.5 mi / 4990 ft gainDrive into Keystone, take a right on Old Hill City Road, drive for a little over two miles, you'll pass both Kemp's Kamp and the K Bar S Lodge, and look for Echo Valley Dr. on your left. As soon as you pass Echo Valley Dr, keep your eyes out for a pull off on the right. Once you get to the trailh...Read more -
Keystone, South Dakota
Mt. Rushmore Profile View
Cool little pull off area to get a shot of Washington’s face from the side between the mountains. There is a pull off on both sides of the road and a popular spot to stop and photograph this unique perspective of Mt. Rushmore. For the loop trail to see more of the sites of Mt. Rushmore, check o...Read more -
Keystone, South Dakota
Presidential Trail at Mount Rushmore
4.70.71 mi / 137 ft gainThe closest possible access to Mount Rushmore National Monument is achieved by walking the Presidential Trail, which takes you to the bottom of the rock pile below the carving. This loop trail is just shy of 1 mile and offers a unique perspective with a chance to view some wildlife. Expect ther...Read more -
Custer, South Dakota
Kayak Sylvan Lake
4.02 miThere are a few reservoirs within the hot and dry Black Hills of South Dakota. The water here comes from the harsh winter month's snowpack or frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Sylvan Lake in the town of Custer offers many activities thanks to it's unique and rugged terrain. Hiking, biking, rock c...Read more -
Keystone, South Dakota
Hiking to Harney Peak
4.9The Harney Peak Trailhead #9 is located in the northwest corner of the parking lot just beyond Sylvan Lake. From there, the hike is very straight forward – the beginning of the trail is very moderate, being slightly flat with a few ups and downs along the way.Once you cross into the Black Elk Wil...Read more
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