Trail: Lost Cabin
National Park: Hell Canyon District
Features: Climbing area(s)
Creek(s)
Geological feature(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Meadow(s)
Mountain peak(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Camping
Camping - Backpacking
Dogs - Mushing
Dogs - On leash
Equestrian - riding
Equestrian - pack trips
Equestrian - other stock
Fishing
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Shooting - Archery
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing
Wildlife observation - Birds
Hunting (any)
Hunting - Big game
Hunting - Archery
Hunting - Bird
Hunting - Small game
Rock climbing
Rockhounding
Snow - Skiiing, downhill
Snow - Snow play, general
Snow - Snowboarding
Elevation: 6400 ft
Miles: 6.2 miles

Trail: Prairie Winds Trail
National Park: USFWS, Sand Lake NWR
Features: Archeo/paleo/historical
Grove(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Meadow(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Wetland(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running

Elevation: 1310 ft
Miles: .75 miles
Desc: The 3/4 mile Prairie Winds Trail travels throught distinctive habitat including white-tailed deer, waterfowl, wading birds and songbirds. The trail is partially accessible and includes interpretive kiosks, restrooms, parking, weather shelters, benches, and tables. The trail is of significant historical value in that it is the site of the first recorded Catholic Mass in the state of South Dakota in 1845.

Trail: Rankin Ridge
National Park: Wind Cave National Park
Features: Meadow(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds

Difficulty: Intermediate
Desc: Climbs through ponderosa pine forest to Rankin Ridge Fire Tower which offers 360 panoramic view of Black Hills and surrounding plains. Self guiding booklets available.
In north section of park near Hwy 87. From I 90 at Rapid City exit onto US 79 south, for 50 miles to US 80. TR onto US 385 North, through Hot Springs to the park.

Trail: Spirit Mound Summit Trail
National Park: SD Department of Game, Fish and Parks
Features: Archeo/paleo/historical
Creek(s)
Geological feature(s)
Grove(s)
Meadow(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Wetland(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Snow - Snow play, general
Elevation: 1246 ft
Miles: .75 miles
Desc: Spirit Mound, or Paha Wakan, was known by many tribes before Lewis and Clark expedition came to the area. These tribes told Lewis and Clark that the mound was occupied by little people who shot any human who came near. On August 15, 1804, Lewis and Clark took eleven men and their dog to explore the mound. While they didn’t find any “little people”, Clark reported that they did see a “most beautiful landscape; numerous herds of buffalo were seen feeding in various directions.” Historians recognize the mound as one of few remaining sites where we know with certainty that Lewis and Clark actually stood.

Trail: Sunday Gulch
National Park: Custer State Park
Features: Archeo/paleo/historical
Climbing area(s)
Creek(s)
Geological feature(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Swimming area(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Waterfall(s)
Activities: Bicycling - Mountain
Dogs - On leash
Equestrian - riding
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds
Hunting (any)
Hunting - Archery
Hunting - Big game
Rock climbing
Elevation: 6200 ft
Miles: 3.5 miles
Desc: Sunday Gulch National Recreation Trail treks through unique habitat and scenery not found anywhere else in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Its surroundings of towering granite rock outcroppings, ponderosa pine trees, and moist areas of lichens, moss, and ferns immerse hikers into an unspoiled natural world. The smell of pine needles and rich humus blend together to create a wilderness image; small waterfalls and the hurried steps of red squirrels set the mood toward a natural pace; and, the geological wonders date back over 2 billion years…allowing even the most serene outdoor enthusiast to become awed by nature’s creations and beauty. Sunday Gulch is one of the last vestiges in western South Dakota.

Trail: Trail of the Spirits
National Park: Division of Parks and Recreation
Miles: .5 miles

Trail: Woodland Trail
National Park: South Dakota Game, Fish + Parks
Miles: 1.3 miles