Running the Bear Butte Summit Trail in Bear Butte State Park
2-4 hours
Moderate
Running the Bear Butte Summit Trail in Bear Butte State Park is an essential activity for enthusiasts of the great outdoors visiting the Black Hills of South Dakota. This trail not only offers an adrenaline-pumping experience but also showcases breathtaking views and rich cultural heritage, making it a unique destination for adventure seekers and history buffs alike.
I loved it
Fantastic place ! It is a sacred Native American site. It took me an hour up and an hour down. I brought a sling pack and a bottle of water . A walking stick or a piece of wood is very helpful . WB9PRG recommends this place .
How awesome
Nice hike. Views of the vast plains around are beautiful. Never heard about this park before, just noticed this mountain from the highway on the way to Yellowstone. I decided to take a closer look and wasn't disappointed at all. Hike is not challenging, but as was mentioned before - there is little shade along the way to the summit. We were hiking at noon so it was pretty hot. Coming thunderstorm had added great views from the summit!
About 1.7 miles and 1059 feet of vertical Nice trail, clean No dogs allowed on mountain
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