The Best Hiking in Rapid City
Looking for the best hiking in Rapid City? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Rapid City. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Rapid City
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Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City Bike Path
10.11 mi / 269 ft gainRapid City Bike Path is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult 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 -
Rapid City, South Dakota
Wild Irishman Gulch Trail
3.51 mi / 512 ft gainWild Irishman Gulch Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Rapid City, South Dakota.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
Buzzard Loop
2.96 mi / 646 ft gainBuzzard Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Blackhawk, South Dakota.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 -
Rapid City, South Dakota
Stratobowl Rim Trail
1.88 mi / 269 ft gainStratobowl Rim Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Rapid City, South Dakota.Read more -
Black Hawk, South Dakota
Hike Botany Canyon
5 mi / 807 ft gainAfter 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 your right hand side after a small patch of trees, th...Read more -
Rapid City, South Dakota
Flume Trail: Main Street to Sheridan Lake
12.86 mi / 1972 ft gainFlume Trail: Main Street to Sheridan Lake is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Rapid City, South Dakota.Read more -
Rapid City, South Dakota
Boulder Hill
3.29 mi / 873 ft gainBoulder Hill is a 3.3 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Rapid City, South Dakota.Read more -
Rapid City, South Dakota
Flume Trail Loop
3.77 mi / 607 ft gainFlume Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Rapid City, South Dakota.Read more -
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
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
Centennial Trail: Spring Creek to Dakota Point
3.79 mi / 607 ft gainCentennial Trail: Spring Creek to Dakota Point is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Keystone, South Dakota.Read more -
Rapid City, South Dakota
McCurdy Gulch Loop
6.5 mi / 1079 ft gainMcCurdy Gulch Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Rapid City, South Dakota.Read more