Find trailheads in the Black Hills, from easy nature walks to hiking, horseback riding, and biking single track. Discover scenic routes through forests, granite peaks, and lakes, across the breathtaking South Dakota landscapes with photography opps.
A lakeside trailhead on the south shore of Deerfield Lake — your gateway to a 10-mile wilderness loop, one of the largest reservoirs in the Black Hills, SD.
Hill City, SD,
Dakota Point offers lake views, picnic sites, and Centennial Trail access near Sheridan Lake.
Rapid City, SD,
Dalton Lake Trail is an easy 1-mile loop with scenic views near Hill City in the Black Hills.
Nemo, SD,
23 miles of singletrack around Deadman Mountain — the first public access to Sturgis' historic dams.
1181 Pineview Dr Sturgis, SD,
Two iconic Black Hills trails meet here — just 15 miles from Rapid City in the Central Hills.
SD,
A challenging 12-mile loop around a stunning Black Hills reservoir — solitude, views, and wildlife.
Mountain bike or take a horseback ride over 23 miles of canyon singletrack linking Deerfield Reservoir to the Centennial Trail and experience the Black Hills.
A natural waterslide, creek crossings, and a hidden swimming hole, an adventurous hike.
Spearfish, SD,
The best distant view of Devils Tower — a quiet 1.5-mile loop that most visitors completely miss.
Devils Tower, WY,
A quieter, wilder loop around Devils Tower — red sandstone bluffs, river valley views, less crowd.
Walk the base of an 867-foot rock column — the most popular hike at Devils Tower takes under an hour
A premier staging area for motorized OHV adventure and forest exploration.
Hill City, SD, 57745
Ride 100 miles of motorized trails through pine and aspen near Rochford.
Dougherty Trailhead, where the Deerfield and Mickelson trails meet.
23139 Tigerville-Mystic Rd Hill City, SD, 57745
Wildflowers, creek crossings, and limestone cliffs on a secluded 9-mile trail near Beulah, WY.
Sundance, SD,
A network of 21 trails through ponderosa pine and aspen near Lead, built by skiers in the 1980s. Hike, bike, or cross-country ski your own custom loop.
Lead, SD,
20+ miles of world-class trails rising above downtown Rapid City — free, open year-round, all levels
1510 West Omaha Street Rapid City, SD,
Highland Creek Trail is a 8.7 mile hike through forest and meadows near Deerfield Lake.
Hot Springs, SD,
Waterfall, cliff jumps, and ice-cold emerald water off Foster Gulch Road near Rockerville — Black Hills' best-kept swimming secret, 10 minutes from Mt Rushmore.
Keystone, SD, 57751
Walk the route of Deadwood's gold rush railroad — 3 miles of history between Lead and Deadwood.
300 Washington St Lead, SD,
