Winter Sports
There are many winter recreation opportunities available across the Forest including snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter hiking, fat biking and ice fishing.
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Eagle Cliff Trailheads (Trail #68)
Sprawling Winter Recreation AreaIn the Northern Hills Ranger District, the Eagle Cliff Ski Area is made up of 24 trails that include dedicated routes for both skiing and snowshoeing. This sprawling…
Gold Run Trailhead
From Hill City, go west on Deerfield Road approximately 14 miles. Just past Gillette Prairie Road you will see signs for the trailhead on the north (right) side of the road.
Holey Rock Trailhead (Trail # 68)
Holey Rock Trailhead is one of two facilities accessing the non-motorized Eagle Cliff Trails.
Kinney Canyon Walk In Fishery Trailhead
OverviewThe Kinney Canyon Walk In Fishery is a favorite among fly fishers. A four mile trail (round-trip), follows along Castle Creek and leads to the Deerfield Dam. In summer 2023, construction…
North Shore Trailhead
From Hill City go west on Deerfield Road approximately 22 miles to northwest side of lake, turn right or south on Forest Road 461, travel to end of road.
Porcupine Trailhead
The Porcupine Trail is part of the Beaver Creek Ski Trail system located approximately 17 miles north of Newcastle, WY on highway 85. The Beaver Creek Ski Trail system consists of six trails with…
Reuter Trailhead
Reuter Motorized Trailhead provides access to a large variety of recreation activities. There is immediate access to trails for hiking, biking, horse-back riding, and Nordic skiing – through the…
Rimrock Trailhead (Trail #79)
The Rimrock Trail can be accessed from the Little Spearfish Trailhead located near Timon Campground. The trail includes two loop trails and a spur trail that connects to the Old Baldy Trail, for a…
Trailshead Snowmobile Trailhead
The Trailshead Snowmobile Trailhead is the epicenter of snowmobiling in the Black Hills. There are nearly ten trails to choose from within a few miles of the trailhead. Those trails extend west into…