The Best Trails in South Dakota (United States)

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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...

  • Kiwanis Mary Hall Park Trail - Rapid City SD USA

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    near Gossage Memorial, South Dakota (United States)
    Author
    hdtravel
    Distance
    0.56mi
    Elevation +
    20f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofKiwanis Mary Hall Park Trail - Rapid City SD USA Photo ofKiwanis Mary Hall Park Trail - Rapid City SD USA Photo ofKiwanis Mary Hall Park Trail - Rapid City SD USA

    This is a delightful walk through the 9.7 acre park. The trail is paved. Park at the large parking lot of the Canyon Lake Activity Center ( a fun and nice place ) The trail follows a scenic stream and deer and birds can ...

  • Robbinsdale Park Loop Trail - Rapid City SD

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    near Rapid City, South Dakota (United States)
    Author
    hdtravel
    Distance
    1.07mi
    Elevation +
    26f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofRobbinsdale Park Loop Trail - Rapid City SD Photo ofRobbinsdale Park Loop Trail - Rapid City SD Photo ofRobbinsdale Park Loop Trail - Rapid City SD

    This a a nice meandering paved loop trail in Robbinsdale Park in Rapid City SD. There are a few little hills along the 1 mile loop. There is a nice parking area at the start of the trail - trash can - portable toilet. Th...

  • 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.

  • 2021-07-10 AS922 Seattle - Baltimore

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    near SeaTac, Washington (United States)
    Author
    huangyizhou
    Distance
    2410.96mi
    Elevation +
    37940f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo of2021-07-10 AS922 Seattle - Baltimore Photo of2021-07-10 AS922 Seattle - Baltimore Photo of2021-07-10 AS922 Seattle - Baltimore

    My flight back home after spending a week exploring Alaska. Click the following "View more" link for detailed trip report.

  • Brookings 11.16.21

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    near Brookings, South Dakota (United States)
    Author
    Lori Lakota
    Distance
    11.09mi
    Elevation +
    144f
    TrailRank
    19

    Chilly 56-50°. NNW wind 16mph & HIGHER Changed route due to the strong wind gusts. Almost at a standstill by the interstate once! Good workout! It felt great to get those big lungfuls of air!! Stood and pumped & few time...

  • 12.24.21 Brookings Bike Ride

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    near Brookings, South Dakota (United States)
    Author
    Lori Lakota
    Distance
    13.42mi
    Elevation +
    174f
    TrailRank
    16

    A rare Christmas Eve day ride. Noon 48° with NNW wind 18-22 mph. The wind bites in the open. Down to 5mph when going up an incline against the big North wind gusts. Still had to be careful with some icy spots. GREAT WORK...

  • Brookings Bike Trail Workout 12.2.21

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    near Brookings, South Dakota (United States)
    Author
    Lori Lakota
    Distance
    13.10mi
    Elevation +
    184f
    TrailRank
    16

    45° chilly, cloudy, light mist at times. Light wind. Legs wore out faster today I thought. Still felt good. Went underpass & East of interstate to Dak parking lot and back.

  • DEN-MSP

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    near Barr Lake, Colorado (United States)
    Author
    matss
    Distance
    724.58mi
    Elevation +
    32772f
    TrailRank
    16
    Photo ofDEN-MSP Photo ofDEN-MSP Photo ofDEN-MSP

    Flight DL264 from Denver International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. Airplane McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 N962DN.

  • 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)
    Author
    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...
    hdtravel

  • Badlands 1

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

    Door Trail

  • 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!!

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