Horse Riding and Camping
The Black Hills National Forest offers vast areas to explore on horseback. Campgrounds specific to horse camping are Sundance, Iron Creek, and Willow Creek. To prevent the introduction and spread of noxious weeds within National Forest System Lands, only Certified Weed Free Hay/Forage is permitted on Federal land and campgrounds.
- Region 2 Certified Weed Free Forage Requirements
- Weed Free Forage (SD Dept. of Agriculture)
- Wyoming Weed Pest Council - Weed Free Forage Producers & Information
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Big Hill Trailhead
(Trail #72)Big Hill Ski Area is comprised of six stacked-loop trails that provide expansive opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing for a total distance of 13.6 miles. During the…
Black Elk Wilderness & Norbeck Wildlife Preserve
Black Elk Wilderness is located in in the center of the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve & was designated as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System by Congress in 1980.Within the heart of the…
Bratwurst Trailhead (Trail #68)
Bratwurst Trailhead is one of two facilities accessing the non-motorized Eagle Cliff Trails.
Brush Creek Trailhead
From Rapid City, travel about 15 miles west on Highway 44. Turn south (left) onto Highway 385 and continue over Pactola Dam for 4.3 miles. Turn east (left) onto Victoria Lake Road and drive for…
Calumet Trailhead
Calumet Trailhead is located on the south side of Sheridan Lake (at the south boat launch). Access is through the Sheridan Lake Campground. This also provides access to the Flume Trail (#50).
Carson Draw Trail System Trailhead (Trail #87)
Off the Beaten PathThe Carson Draw Trail System, just outside of Sundance, WY, is a four-season, non-motorized system of trails that wind through Carson Draw. From spring to fall, the trails are busy…
Centennial Trailheads (Trail #89) - Central Hills
Seven trailheads provide access to the Centennial Trail in the central Black Hills. The seven trailheads are Brush Creek Trailhead, Calumet Trailhead, Dakota Point Trailhead, Deer Creek Trailhead,…
Centennial Trailheads (Trail #89) - Northern Hills
Five trailheads provide access to the Centennial Trail in the northern Black Hills.The five trailheads are the Alkali Creek Trailhead (BLM), Elk Creek Trailhead, Dalton Lake Trailhead, South…
Centennial Trailheads (Trail #89) - Southern Hills
Several trailheads provide access to the Centennial Trail in the southern Black Hills including Big Pine Trailhead, Willow Creek Trailhead, Iron Creek East Trailhead (Trail #15) by Lakota Lake,…
Crow Peak Trailhead (Trail #64)
A 3.2 mile trail to Crow Peak Summit, with a 0.5 mile spur trail to Beaver Ridge.Crow Peak is a dominant landmark because of its geological makeup. Billions of years ago, this area was covered by an…