Rapid City
Top Adventures in Rapid City
Hike to Falling Rock Overlook
0.5 mi
/ 50 ft gain
The 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 ...
Hike to the Stratobowl Rim
2 mi
/ 100 ft gain
The 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 Nov...
Hike Botany Canyon
5 mi
/ 807 ft gain
After reaching the trailhead, the first couple miles are forest service road. You'll want to follow the main FSR, do not branch off onto any of the smaller dirt roads. The turn off to go down into the canyon is very easy to miss. It will be on you...
Fly Fish from the Rapid Creek Trailhead
2 mi
To 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 yea...
Rapid City camping, hotels, and more
The Black Forest Inn
Guests at the Black Forest Inn often ask about its history. It was constructed in 1953 as a restaurant and bar with a reputation for good...
From $189/night
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Under Canvas Mount Rushmore
Accommodations:Safari tents starting at $199 per night (4 person max)Safari with 4 twin beds starting at $199 per night (4 person max)S...
From $199/night