Sheridan Lake

One of the best seasons to go walking in South Dakota is winter. You will really find some quiet and tranquility on the less busy hiking trails. Look at this lovely hike that will help you appreciate the state's heritage and make you feel at one with nature.

The trailhead is located on Sheridan Lake's southeast side. The trail's intermediate difficulty is mostly attributed to the 1,322-foot elevation gain or loss. There are three portions to the path, which is around 13 miles long overall. You have the option to hike for however long you like before returning the way you came. Because of its past, this trail is recognized as a National Recreation Trail. The Rockerville Flume, which transported water from Spring Creek to the Rockerville diggings, is followed by the route. Thanks to this flume, more than $20 million worth of gold was extracted. Many tunnels can be found on the route. To navigate through some of the longer ones, it's a good idea to have a flashlight or headlamp. Along the route, you'll see a lot of historical relics. So that future hikers can appreciate them as well, and leave them intact.

This hike has some steep and rocky sections. It could be beneficial to have some grip cleats for your hiking boots if there is snow or ice on the ground. Beautiful vistas may be seen from the walk. Spring Creek, which was frozen when this picture was taken during a trip in January, is visible from this vantage point.

Address: Pennington County, South Dakota
Official site: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/blackhills/recarea/?recid=26201
Phone: N/A
Entrance fee: $7/vehicle/day day use; campground fee variable
Google rating: 4.6/5.0