Black Hawk
FAQs: BLACK HAWK
Where is Black Hawk, SD and how close is it to major attractions?
Black Hawk is an unincorporated community in Meade County, located along Interstate 90 as part of the Rapid City metropolitan area. Its location is its biggest asset for visitors. Downtown Rapid City is just 7 miles south, Sturgis — home of the famous Motorcycle Rally — is 22 miles north, and the Rapid City Regional Airport is about 20 miles southeast. That puts Black Hawk within easy reach of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Deadwood, Spearfish Canyon, and the full sweep of Black Hills attractions. For visitors who find lodging in the area, it's a genuinely convenient home base with quick I-90 access in both directions.
Are there hiking or outdoor trails near Black Hawk?
Black Hawk sits right at the northeastern edge of the Black Hills National Forest, which puts an enormous amount of trail access within a short drive. Buzzards Roost, a popular trail system about five miles west of Rapid City, is one of the closest options. It offers user-friendly non-motorized trails varying in difficulty USDA and is well-regarded by both hikers and mountain bikers. The Centennial Trail — a 109-mile route running from Bear Butte near Sturgis all the way to Wind Cave National Park in Hot Springs Black Hills Hiking, Biking, and More — passes through the area and has multiple access points nearby. Rapid City's own Skyline Wilderness Area, with its network of urban trails and views of the Black Hills, is also just minutes away.
Is Black Hawk considered part of the Black Hills?
Yes, Black Hawk sits right on the eastern edge of the Black Hills region. While it is not deep in the hills themselves, it borders the Black Hills National Forest and offers quick access to the forests, trails, and scenic drives the area is known for.