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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in South Dakota
South Dakota has 22 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 10 cities and towns — Sioux Falls, Pierre, Spearfish, Fort Pierre and 6 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.
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Sertoma Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,913 reviews
Park featuring a butterfly house, a playground, a picnic shelter, walking paths, restrooms & more.
Bear Butte State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 682 reviews
Mountain, state park and site of Native American ceremonies, offering a challenging trail to the summit with panoramic views.
Family Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 501 reviews
Park with a fenced-off dog-walking area and a lake for kayaking and fishing.
Dakota Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 457 reviews
Formerly a landfill site, this undeveloped park is now a naturalistic area for wildlife observation.
Legacy Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 297 reviews
Riverfront space featuring paved trails, grassy paths, plus picnic spots and clean bathrooms.
Black Hills Buzzard's Roost Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
Scenic trail system featuring a variety of terrain, plus panoramic views.
Stratobowl Rim Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Easy 1-, 2- mile hike affording sweeping views and a launch area for hot-air balloons.
Clay County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 188 reviews
Scenic 44-site campground near the Missouri River featuring tent and RV spots, plus a playground.
Little Elk Creek Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
Kid-friendly area with an out-and-back trail through the woods to Dalton Lake.
Fischers Lilly Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 148 reviews
Park, green space, swings and slides for kids amid peaceful Missouri River views.
Farm Island Recreation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Waterfront green space with a public beach, playgrounds, multi-use trails & a campground.
Evans Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Scenic park featuring a river, plus playgrounds (with rocket ship equipment) and picnic tables.
Ft Meade Recreation Area Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Park with opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and jogging.
Cotton Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 89 reviews
Public park with a playground, picnic areas, disc-golf course, dog park, and trails.
Crow Peak Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Easy-to-follow 7-mile climb through forest to a mountain peak granting valley views.
Perry Nature Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
Nature preserve featuring trails for hiking, picnicking, and dog walking.
Community Cave Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Visitors hike to the top of a waterfall at this park, which features a cave.
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