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Moments from the Spring Creek Loop Trail
Spring Creek Loop Trail outside Rapid City, South Dakota is one of my favorite trails to hike in the Black Hills. This trail has a little bit of everything with a mountain stream, rock walls, and tall pine trees. It offers scenic views of Sheridan… Read More »Moments from the Spring Creek Loop Trail
Ascending the Crow Peak Trail
Hiking to the top of Crow Peak in the northern Black Hills is an experience that should not be missed. At the summit you will find spectacular views of Bear Butte, Terry Peak, and the rest of the Black Hills. You will also get a birds-eye view… Read More »Ascending the Crow Peak Trail
5 Reasons To Hike Little Elk Creek This Summer
Little Elk Creek Trail can be a great place to hike in the Black Hills any time of year. Here are five great reasons I think you should consider Little Elk Creek Trail for one of your hikes this summer. Reason #1: Convenient Location Little… Read More »5 Reasons To Hike Little Elk Creek This Summer
Hiking the Sturgis Trail #8 – Sturgis Trail System
Sturgis Trail #8, also known as Skyline, is a 4.6-mile out and back trail (2.3 miles each way) that offers a scenic hike, wonderful views, beautiful wildflowers, and a spectacular overlook that looks out across the mountains to the west and the canyon below. Located… Read More »Hiking the Sturgis Trail #8 – Sturgis Trail System
Enjoying the Views on the Homestake Trail
Did you know that you can walk through the woods all the way from Deadwood to Lead? The Homestake Trail is a moderately easy hike that will take you past historic mines, along an old rail line, and above these two mountain towns. Along the way there… Read More »Enjoying the Views on the Homestake Trail
5 Tips For Hiking Hell Canyon Trail
Hell Canyon Trail is a unique hiking experience filled with stunning sights and abundant wildlife just 13 miles west of Custer. This 5.5-mile loop will take you through the canyon and along the top of the ridge for some spectacular views of the limestone cliffs. It… Read More »5 Tips For Hiking Hell Canyon Trail
Scenes from the Horsethief Trail
Horsethief Trail is a fun and challenging hike near Mount Rushmore National Memorial that runs through the heart of the Black Elk Wilderness. It is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to explore some of the wilder parts of the Black Hills. And the… Read More »Scenes from the Horsethief Trail
A Day at Custer Peak
Hiking to the top of Custer Peak and standing at the Fire Lookout Tower is a fun adventure to experience in the Black Hills. There has been a lookout tower standing on Custer Peak since 1911 to help watchers alert people to nearby forest fires.… Read More »A Day at Custer Peak
Hiking in Big Rock Park
Explore Big Rock Park and Pageant Hill near downtown Custer by hiking the Skywalk Trail and Big Rock Trail. This trail system is a fun way to experience the rocky forests of the Black Hills without leaving the comfort of town. Plus, you will see… Read More »Hiking in Big Rock Park
