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Recreation Opportunities

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There are hundreds of miles of trails and roads accessible by bike on the Black Hills National Forest. Roads that wind through the forest are ideal…
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The Forest has approx. 450 miles of hiking trails ranging in length and difficulty. Check out the Forest's trail brochures and/or obtain copies at…
Horse Riding
The Black Hills National Forest offers vast areas to explore on horseback. Campgrounds specific to horse camping are Sundance, Iron Creek, and…
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The Black Hills offers over 3,800 miles of roads and trails for motorized vehicles. Over 700 miles of system trails are designated for Off-Highway…
Mount Roosevelt Friendship Tower
Check out these unique interpretive areas found across the Black Hills National Forest. View wildlife, plants, and scenery while learning about the…
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The Forest has 26 picnic areas. Some offer more than just picnic facilities. For example, at Cook Lake Picnic Area north of Sundance, Wyoming, you…
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Looking for a beautiful day drive? Look no further ~ check out these National Scenic Byways.
Fisherman at Pactola Reservoir with dogs in boat
The larger Pactola Reservoir and Sheridan Lake offer a variety of water activities, including waterskiing, fishing, boating, kayaking and more.…
Snowshoeing at Big Hill
There are many winter recreation opportunities available across the Forest including snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter hiking,…
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Learn about additional recreational opportunities available on the forest.