This South Dakota Hiking Trail Is The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Getting outside and stretching your legs feels so good! Head to Spearfish to hike Crow Peak.
The Crow Peak Trail is about six miles, round trip. The Forest Service rates it as difficult because of its elevation gain - a strenuous 1,696 feet. This shady hike offers plenty of stunning views and some gorgeous wildflowers and plants.
From this perch, you can see the Bearlodge Mountains of Wyoming, parts of Montana, and many South Dakota icons such as Bear Butte, Spearfish Mountain and Citadel Rock.
This hike is dog-friendly! Just make sure to clean up after your furry friend.
You'll find the trailhead from Higgins Gulch Road, about seven miles from Spearfish. There's a small parking lot on your left; the trailhead starts there.
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