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Hiking

Hiking trails abound in the Black Hills , going through grasslands and pine forests , over creeks and even over boulders . But no matter where you hike , you ’ re sure to find jaw-dropping views . Perhaps the most hiked are the ones to Black Elk Peak where on a clear day you can see five states and which is the highest point between the Rockies and the Alps . At an elevation of 7,242 feet , you come upon an abandoned fire lookout tower situated on the summit . Trail 9 is a relatively easy climb for the physically fit and even children .

Trails

The Black Hills offers a vast area in which to enjoy off-road adventures . Nearly all of the 1.25 million acres of public land in the Black Hills is open to off-roading of all types , including in the Black Hills National Forest .
Black Hills trails range from gentle dirt roads to “ rock crawling ” adventures over rugged terrain . Black Hills National Forest trails include Forest Service roads , logging roads and old mining roads . Trails include Calamity , Lost Soldier Canyon , Twister and more . Trail maps are available .
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