Backpacking

Hiking Brochures and Trail Maps are available at most Ranger District Offices and at the Forest Supervisor's Office.

Best 2-3 Day Trips:

  • Black Elk Wilderness and Norbeck Wildlife Preserve Trail Sytem.
  • Deerfield Trail (Trail #40)
  • Centennial Trail (Trail #89)

Backpacking Areas

  • Central Hills - Rapid City
  • Centennial Trailheads (Trail #89) - Central Hills
  • Brush Creek Trailhead
  • Calumet Trailhead
  • Dakota Point Trailhead
  • Deer Creek Trailhead
  • Rapid Creek Trailhead & Fishing access
  • Samelius Trailhead
  • Spring Creek Trailhead
  • Deerfield Trailheads (Trail #40)
  • Deer Creek Trailhead
  • Northern Hills-Spearfish
  • Centennial Trailheads (Trail #89) - Northern Hills
  • Dalton Lake Trailhead
  • Elk Creek Trailhead
  • Pilot Knob Trailhead
  • South Boxelder Trailhead
  • Southern Hills - Custer
  • Black Elk Wilderness & Norbeck Wildlife Preserve
  • Black Elk Wilderness
  • Centennial Trailheads (Trail #89) - Southern Hills
  • Big Pine Trailhead (Centennial #89)
  • Willow Creek Trailhead

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities