Black Hills Trails
The trails featured on this page are trails that Tom & Hope have hiked either in part or in full, and would recommend to others. There are, of course, many more trails in the Black Hills & Badlands, and some of those have information links in this site. What distinguishes these trails is that they are not solely summit trails or canyon loop trails. These trails are a great way to sample the beauty of the Black Hills. For more information about any of these trails, click on that trail's image to take you to it's page.
The trails featured on this page are trails that Tom & Hope have hiked either in part or in full, and would recommend to others. There are, of course, many more trails in the Black Hills & Badlands, and some of those have information links in this site. What distinguishes these trails is that they are not solely summit trails or canyon loop trails. These trails are a great way to sample the beauty of the Black Hills. For more information about any of these trails, click on that trail's image to take you to it's page.
More Trails For Hikers
The Black Hills National Forest Service maintains a listing of all it's trails, which include many of the trails pictured above. You can access their trails list by clicking on the trail image to the right. Most of the Black Hills National Forest trails have downloadable maps.
If you desire other Black Hills maps from the forest service, you can find some to download by clicking on this link: Black Hills National Forest Maps
Custer State Park also has many trails, including some listed in Tread & Soul. Trail information plus a downloadable map and brochure is available on their website. You can access that by clicking on this link: Custer State Park Trails
The Black Hills Snowmobile Trails System has 350 miles of trails that are idle in the summertime. These trails are marked and are generally in pretty good shape. Summer hiking on these trails is generally in the easy to intermediate range. You can access a downloadable trail map by clicking here: Black Hills Snowmobile Trails
The Black Hills National Forest Service maintains a listing of all it's trails, which include many of the trails pictured above. You can access their trails list by clicking on the trail image to the right. Most of the Black Hills National Forest trails have downloadable maps.
If you desire other Black Hills maps from the forest service, you can find some to download by clicking on this link: Black Hills National Forest Maps
Custer State Park also has many trails, including some listed in Tread & Soul. Trail information plus a downloadable map and brochure is available on their website. You can access that by clicking on this link: Custer State Park Trails
The Black Hills Snowmobile Trails System has 350 miles of trails that are idle in the summertime. These trails are marked and are generally in pretty good shape. Summer hiking on these trails is generally in the easy to intermediate range. You can access a downloadable trail map by clicking here: Black Hills Snowmobile Trails
Group Hikes
In years past, group hikes were occasionally organized during summer months by several different agencies in the Black Hills. These varied in length and difficulty. Because of the covid pandemic, many of these were curtailed in recent years. To find out if any group hikes are being planned during your Black Hills visit, please call any of the agencies below:
Mt. Rushmore National Memorial (605) 574-2523
Devils Tower National Monument (307) 467-5283, ext. 635
Custer State Park: (605) 255-4515
Jewel Cave National Monument: (605) 673-8300
Wind Cave National Park: (605) 745-1134
The Black Hills Volkssport Association organizes several group hike events throughout the year, plus year-around walking competition at locations around the Black Hills and the Nebraska Panhandle. To learn more about what is offered, please visit their website link here for more details and contact information: Black Hills Volkssport Association
In years past, group hikes were occasionally organized during summer months by several different agencies in the Black Hills. These varied in length and difficulty. Because of the covid pandemic, many of these were curtailed in recent years. To find out if any group hikes are being planned during your Black Hills visit, please call any of the agencies below:
Mt. Rushmore National Memorial (605) 574-2523
Devils Tower National Monument (307) 467-5283, ext. 635
Custer State Park: (605) 255-4515
Jewel Cave National Monument: (605) 673-8300
Wind Cave National Park: (605) 745-1134
The Black Hills Volkssport Association organizes several group hike events throughout the year, plus year-around walking competition at locations around the Black Hills and the Nebraska Panhandle. To learn more about what is offered, please visit their website link here for more details and contact information: Black Hills Volkssport Association
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