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Shaded Running Trails in South Dakota
South Dakota has 14 trails with shade and tree cover in this directory, across 10 cities and towns — Sioux Falls, Spearfish, Aberdeen, Custer and 6 more. Tree cover for summer miles, when an exposed path turns into a heat trap.
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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.
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.
Cherry Rock Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 481 reviews
Riverfront play area featuring playgrounds, shaded trails, a picnic shelter and volleyball courts, plus baseball fields.
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.
Leaders Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 232 reviews
Large forested space with a community garden & a series of single-track mountain biking trails.
Clay County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 188 reviews
Scenic 44-site campground near the Missouri River featuring tent and RV spots, plus a playground.
Pierson Ranch Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
Well-equipped campsite with a park area, picnic shelters, ball courts & a playground.
McKinley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Riverside park known for its playground and bike trail, plus picnics.
Melgaard Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Grassy space offering picnic shelters, a disc golf course, tennis courts and playgrounds.
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.
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