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Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts in South Dakota
South Dakota has 28 trails with hills and elevation in this directory, across 11 cities and towns — Rapid City, Lead, Spearfish, Sturgis and 7 more. Climbing and vert — hill repeats, and the strength flat running never builds.
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Bridal Veil Falls
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,833 reviews
Popular cascade on the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, offering a platform, a deck and parking.
Spearfish Canyon Nature Area
4.9 ★★★★★ 864 reviews
Popular scenic route for biking and driving, featuring canyon walls, waterfalls and trails.
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.
Tuthill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 669 reviews
This picturesque park features formal gardens, a disc golf course, a skating rink & picnic shelters.
Founders Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 681 reviews
Sprawling green space along Rapid Creek with hiking and walking trails, plus picnic tables.
Spearfish Canyon Nature Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 382 reviews
State park featuring picnic areas, trails, and multiple waterfalls.
Black Hills Buzzard's Roost Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
Scenic trail system featuring a variety of terrain, plus panoramic views.
Skyline Wilderness Area Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
150-acre public park offering scenic trails for hiking & mountain biking, plus picnic areas.
Spirit Mound State Historic Prairie
4.7 ★★★★★ 193 reviews
State park noted for a short trail up a hill offering 360-degree views of the flat prairie.
Stratobowl Rim Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Easy 1-, 2- mile hike affording sweeping views and a launch area for hot-air balloons.
Little Elk Creek Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
Kid-friendly area with an out-and-back trail through the woods to Dalton Lake.
Deadwood Trailhead George S. Mickelson Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 148 reviews
Hiker-friendly trail offering scenic views and several trailheads.
Coon Hollow Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Hiking area with various trails that are kid-friendly, well-shaded, and offer scenic views.
Spearfish Community Caves
4.6 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Unmarked trail for steep hikes and waterfall views from hillside caves, plus winter sports.
Crow Peak Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Easy-to-follow 7-mile climb through forest to a mountain peak granting valley views.
Little Spearfish Falls Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Well-maintained trail to a beautiful waterfall with clear water and wildlife sightings.
M Hill
4.7 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Public park featuring kid-friendly hiking trails and mountain biking.
Community Cave Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Visitors hike to the top of a waterfall at this park, which features a cave.
Chuck Lien Family Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Park in the middle of Rapid City with trails for walking, hiking, and mountain biking.
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