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Where: Black Hills National Forest, SD

Country: US

Length: 21 Miles

Difficulty: undefined

Crowds: undefined


Nearest Town: Spearfish

Miles from Town: 7 Miles

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TrailsLength*Difficulty
Loop A2.1 milesEasy
Loop A. 10.5 milesEasy
Loop B2.4 milesMore Difficult
Loop C5.5 milesMore Difficult
C.1 **1.5 milesEasy
Loop D4.5 milesMore Difficult

* Trail lengths show the total around each loop, NOT the distance between the trailhead and the loops.

** Trail C.1 ends at 1.5 miles, over looking the west rim of Spearfish Canyon.

Loops A, A.1 and B primarily meander through mixed stands of quaking aspen, paper birch and ponderosa pine.

Loops C, D and trail C.1 cross extensive stands of ponderosa pine with small patches of quaking aspen and paper birch.

During the winter season the trails are groomed in cooperation with the Northern Hills Cross Country Ski Club. Please help by contributing at the donation box at the trailhead.



Directions

Trailhead is approximately 7 miles south of Spearfish on 134 (Tinton Road).

Highlights

Meander through mixed stands of quaking aspen, paper birch and ponderosa pine.



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