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The Best Hiking Trails in South Dakota (United States)

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Photo of Harney Peak via Little Devil's Tower trailhead Photo of Hell Canyon Photo of US walks #18 - Spearfish Canyon - 76 Trail, South Dakota
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  • Harney Peak via Little Devil's Tower trailhead

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    near Sylvan Lake Resort, South Dakota (United States)
    Author
    ar_kayaker
    Distance
    7.25mi
    Elevation +
    1588f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofHarney Peak via Little Devil's Tower trailhead Photo ofHarney Peak via Little Devil's Tower trailhead

    The most popular way to Harney Peak is from the Sylvan Lake trailhead, but a short drive to the Little Devil's Tower trailhead let's you visit both summits for the same hiking distance. There is also a new connector trai...

  • Hell Canyon

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    near Danoby (historical), South Dakota (United States)
    Author
    ar_kayaker
    Distance
    5.71mi
    Elevation +
    669f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofHell Canyon

    The Hell Canyon trail is a 5.3 mile loop with a .3 mile (each way) spur to an overlook. The first .5 mile is a steep climb to the canyon rim where the trail mostly levels off following the canyon rim to the far end befor...

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  • Castle Rock

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    near Interior, South Dakota (United States)
    Author
    daear
    Distance
    5.09mi
    Elevation +
    39f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofCastle Rock

    A long but flat trail that cuts through the center of the Badlands. Good variety of views that include rock formations, gulches, and prairie land.

  • Homestake Trail

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    near Deadwood, South Dakota (United States)
    Author
    Firefishe
    Distance
    3.35mi
    Elevation +
    751f
    TrailRank
    23

    New Trail Between Lead and Deadwood, South Dakota. Maintained By Local Parks Commission and Volunteers. Begins at Lead Dog Park at Lead End - Ends At Spur to Mickelson Trail Near The Deadwood Mickelson Trail Head and Pub...

  • Boland Ridge

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    near Cold Spring II (historical), South Dakota (United States)
    Author
    daear
    Distance
    4.65mi
    Elevation +
    764f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofBoland Ridge

    Boland Ridge Trail, an in/out path leading through the northeastern corner of Wind Cave National Park. Trail moves through a lot of prairie land with a couple of strenuous hills. It ends rather abruptly in a small forest...

  • Badlands NP Notch Trail

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    near Interior, South Dakota (United States)
    Author
    bertismo
    Distance
    1.23mi
    Elevation +
    131f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofBadlands NP Notch Trail Photo ofBadlands NP Notch Trail Photo ofBadlands NP Notch Trail

    Easy and short hike in Badlands. It only has two difficulties: a wooden stair to climb a steep part of the trail (the most difficult part is going down) and if you are afraid of heights, you may have some problems.

  • Black Hills | Harney Peak | Cathedral Spires

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    near Sylvan Lake Resort, South Dakota (United States)
    Author
    deandar
    Distance
    7.57mi
    Elevation +
    1772f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofBlack Hills | Harney Peak | Cathedral Spires Photo ofBlack Hills | Harney Peak | Cathedral Spires Photo ofBlack Hills | Harney Peak | Cathedral Spires

    Caminata en las montañas Black Hills en Dakota del Sur, unos kilómetros al sur del popular Mt. Rushmore. Daremos una vuelta por la zona de Cathedral Spires, altas formaciones de roca y subiremos al pico más alto de la re...

  • Buzzards Roost

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    near Hisega, South Dakota (United States)
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    JSchwend
    with sschwend
    Distance
    4.58mi
    Elevation +
    512f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofBuzzards Roost Photo ofBuzzards Roost Photo ofBuzzards Roost

    Spectacular view at the very top. Not much the rest of the hike. Great exercise.

    This is a really enjoyable trail just minutes from Rapid City. Scenic pine forest all along the trail and excellent view...
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  • Badlands 1

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    near Interior, South Dakota (United States)
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    JSchwend
    with sschwend
    Distance
    0.95mi
    Elevation +
    36f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofBadlands 1 Photo ofBadlands 1 Photo ofBadlands 1

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  • Skyline Park

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    near Gossage Memorial, South Dakota (United States)
    Author
    JSchwend
    with sschwend
    Distance
    3.12mi
    Elevation +
    295f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSkyline Park Photo ofSkyline Park Photo ofSkyline Park

    Awesome hike!!

  • Badlands | Window & Notch Trails

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    near Interior, South Dakota (United States)
    Author
    deandar
    Distance
    1.60mi
    Elevation +
    115f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofBadlands | Window & Notch Trails Photo ofBadlands | Window & Notch Trails Photo ofBadlands | Window & Notch Trails

    Corto paseo entre cañones y altas formaciones de arenisca en uno de los senderos más accesibles del parque natural de las Badlands.

  • Stratosphere Bowl

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    near Stratosphere Bowl, South Dakota (United States)
    Author
    JSchwend
    with sschwend
    Distance
    2.29mi
    Elevation +
    118f
    TrailRank
    23| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofStratosphere Bowl Photo ofStratosphere Bowl Photo ofStratosphere Bowl

    Shorter hike today, yesterday was a lot for me. Really spectacular views from the top.

    Easy but very scenic walk in the woods with an excellent view to reward you at the end.
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