Posted in South Dakota July 08, 2017 by

The Picture Perfect Hike In South Dakota That’s Beautiful On A Summer Day

Now that the temperatures are hot and steamy in South Dakota, it’s time to find some mountain hikes to cool off a bit. Here’s a hike that takes you into Spearfish Canyon, and it’s so pretty that you’ll want to make sure to have your camera ready.

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Iron Creek Trail is located in Spearfish Canyon, in the beautiful Black Hills.
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The trail is 4.9 miles out and back. It's rated as easy, with an elevation gain of just 433 feet.
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The scenery along this trail includes some breathtaking, rocky cliffs.
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But one of the best parts of the hike is Iron Creek. This babbling little brook provides a pretty water feature, and a great way to cool off.
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During the hike you'll cross and re-cross the creek a dozen times. Wear sturdy shoes that you can get wet!
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The mountain views along Iron Creek Trail are stunning. The surrounding forest and creek will cool you off, and you'll want to make sure to have your camera ready for this picture perfect hike.
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For more easy South Dakota hikes, take a look at these 11 trails, then add them to your bucket list.