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Scenic Running Trails in South Dakota
South Dakota has 73 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 21 cities and towns — Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Spearfish, Yankton and 17 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.
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Canyon Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,078 reviews
Relaxed park area featuring a lake with ducks & geese, picnic areas, a toddler playground & gazebo.
Sertoma Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,913 reviews
Park featuring a butterfly house, a playground, a picnic shelter, walking paths, restrooms & more.
Bridal Veil Falls
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,833 reviews
Popular cascade on the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, offering a platform, a deck and parking.
Lewis and Clark Recreation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,138 reviews
Lakeside campgrounds & sandy beaches, multi-use trails, plus a resort, restaurant & boat marina.
Spearfish Canyon Nature Area
4.9 ★★★★★ 864 reviews
Popular scenic route for biking and driving, featuring canyon walls, waterfalls and trails.
Yankton Trail Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 766 reviews
Green space with multiple league soccer fields & access to the riverside bike trail.
Lake Vermillion State Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 697 reviews
Recreational area offering fishing, boating, swimming, camping, hiking, and picnicking.
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.
City Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 604 reviews
Park offering a playground and picnic facilities, plus sports courts and a fish hatchery.
Cherry Rock Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 481 reviews
Riverfront play area featuring playgrounds, shaded trails, a picnic shelter and volleyball courts, plus baseball fields.
Dakota Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 457 reviews
Formerly a landfill site, this undeveloped park is now a naturalistic area for wildlife observation.
Dunham Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 460 reviews
Hiking & biking trails winding through an open space with sports courts & picnic facilities.
Spearfish Parks & Recreation
4.8 ★★★★★ 393 reviews
Deep & narrow canyon lying within the Black Hills & featuring a fast flowing creek.
Spearfish Canyon Nature Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 382 reviews
State park featuring picnic areas, trails, and multiple waterfalls.
Oahe Downstream Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
Waterfront campground & hiking area with fishing, disc golf & wildlife, including bald eagles.
Arrowhead Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 361 reviews
City park offering paved and unpaved hiking trails through an old quarry.
Steamboat Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 335 reviews
Riverfront park and disc golf course featuring playgrounds and a covered picnic area.
Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 297 reviews
1,500-acre park with a visitor center, picnic shelter, bird blind, hiking trails & an archery range.
Farm Island
4.7 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Park offering a swimming area and picnic facilities, plus hiking, and kayaking.
Riverside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Riverside park featuring a playground, a ball field, picnic shelters and grassy areas.
Legacy Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 297 reviews
Riverfront space featuring paved trails, grassy paths, plus picnic spots and clean bathrooms.
Fawick Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 240 reviews
City park with a statue providing a place to relax and a riverfront.
Fantle Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 229 reviews
Park with a water park, playground, and sports courts, as well as disc golf.
McHardy Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
Relaxed park with playground equipment and a sand base, fishing and a river.
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.
Meridian Bridge Plaza
4.7 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
Peaceful park with picnic tables featuring a bridge and benches, plus fireworks displays.
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.
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.
Pelican Lake Recreation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 159 reviews
Relaxed, airy campground area featuring playgrounds, shelters and showers.
Deadwood Trailhead George S. Mickelson Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 148 reviews
Hiker-friendly trail offering scenic views and several trailheads.
Fischers Lilly Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 148 reviews
Park, green space, swings and slides for kids amid peaceful Missouri River views.
Pierson Ranch Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
Well-equipped campsite with a park area, picnic shelters, ball courts & a playground.
Farm Island Recreation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Waterfront green space with a public beach, playgrounds, multi-use trails & a campground.
Lookout Mountain Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
Park featuring a variety of hiking and biking trails, including some that are kid-friendly.
McKinley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Riverside park known for its playground and bike trail, plus picnics.
Gavins Point Recreation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Park featuring campsites, swimming and fishing as well as trails for walking, biking and riding horses.
Good Earth State Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Riverside park offering scenic views, hiking and geocaching.
Griffin Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Public park offering a playground, picnic areas, and skate park, plus tennis courts and a swimming area.
Coon Hollow Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Hiking area with various trails that are kid-friendly, well-shaded, and offer scenic views.
Ft Meade Recreation Area Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Park with opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and jogging.
Stonewall Overlook Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Hiker-friendly beauty spot with a lookout point offering views of the city, sunsets and sunrises.
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.
Petrified Forest Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Landscaped area featuring hiking trails and views of Rapid City.
Perry Nature Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
Nature preserve featuring trails for hiking, picnicking, and dog walking.
Lions Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Small park with slides and picnic tables, plus fish and trails.
Little Spearfish Falls Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Well-maintained trail to a beautiful waterfall with clear water and wildlife sightings.
Kiwanis Woodlot Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Public spot offering a playground, hiking trails and frisbee golf.
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.
Osprey Hiking Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area featuring a lake.
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