Trails

Considered hallowed ground by many American Indian tribes, Bear Butte State Park is home to an awe-inspiring mountain rising out of the Black Hills. The park sits at the northernmost point of the Centennial Trail, which spans 111 miles in length.

One of the premier natural wonders of South Dakota, this picturesque slice of history offers hikers miles of paved trails and logging roads. (Steer clear of areas that are posted as closed due to preservation efforts.) Portions of the hiking trail are fully accessible.

Meandering hundreds of miles through the pine-blanketed mountains of the Black Hills, the George S. Mickelson Trail provides a relatively level surface, making it ideal for families and groups of hikers. Bikers and horseback riders also utilize the trail.

Six miles of hiking can be enjoyed along the densely forested Woodland Trail, which is catalogued in the registry of National Recreation Trails.

One of South Dakota’s most popular recreational parks, the Lewis and Clark Lake boasts a paved hiking trail and a dedicated mountain bike area. Fully accessible.