This scenic loop near Rapid City, South Dakota, features tunnels, rock walls, and rich mining history. It’s a stunning hike—with a name that’s oddly unforgettable.

Ultimate Guide to South Dakota’s Top 10 Hiking Trails. Welcome to the wild and wonderful world of South Dakota hiking! If you’re craving adventure and the great outdoors, you’ve come to the ...

Climb to the summit of Black Elk Peak, the highest point in South Dakota. This trail winds through dense pine forests, leading to panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and forests from the top.

This little-known trail hidden in South Dakota's Black Hills is home to incredible scenery and plants that you won't find anywhere else in the state. Islands.com ...

This 111-mile, continuous trail runs north to south through the Black Hills and prairies of South Dakota, offering recreationalists multiple opportunities for a scenic, peaceful outing through the ...

The 109-mile, nationally recognized George S. Mickelson Trail spans much of the Black Hills, north to south, allowing access to the wildlands of the last region of the United States to be mapped.

The restricted area covers the entire Black Hills National Forest Motorized Trail System in both Wyoming and South Dakota. There are many roads — as opposed to lesser-maintained trails — that ...

Spanning 8,000 square miles, the isolated mountain range is a wonderland of shimmering lakes, winding roads, and soaring peaks, including the 7,242-feet Black Elk Peak, South Dakota’s tallest.

When people think of South Dakota tourism, they often think of the Black Hills. But the Sioux Falls metro area is giving the West River gem a run for its money. In 2022, 14.4 million visitors in ...