If you love the outdoors, you have come to the right place. We have almost 4 MILLION acres of public lands at our doorstep. We are at the ecotone between the high plains and the forests. We have tons of wildlife to enjoy.
Some of our favorite hikes that are minutes from your door are Crow Peak and Lookout Mountain (links below). A bit farther afield, you can find some of the best caving tours in the nation. And of course, we have national treasures, such as Mt. Rushmore, Badlands, and Devil’s Tower.
Local Secret: If you hike in the northern Black Hills, you can be out all day and not see another person – without the fear of bears (but we do have mountain lions). Check out the Bearlodge District of the Black Hills National Forest. It’s across the border into Wyoming, but it’s the region’s best kept secret for folks who love to hike and generally be outside.
Outdoorsy Folk:
Hiking within 30 minutes:
- Devils Bathtub
- Crow Peak Trail
- Spearfish Canyon Floor Hiking Trail
- Community Caves
- Iron Creek Trail
- Lookout Mountain
- Old Baldy Trail
- Big Hill Trail
- Rim Rock Loop
- Tinton Trail
- Spearfish Canyon, Roughlock Falls, Bridal Veil Falls
- Bear Butte
Attractions within 90 minutes: