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South Dakota

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*Our information may not always be current and should be used for trip planning / selection purposes only. Always call ahead for the most current information before setting out on your trip.

Weekend Getaway

Weekend Getaways

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Badlands National Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 17.5

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-2 night

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Wind Cave National Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 30+

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-3 night

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Week-Long Adventures

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Black Elk Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 55+

Group Size Limit: 25

Best For: 1-7 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

Gritty Expeditions

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Black Hills National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 350+

Group Size Limit: 25

Best For: 1-13 nights (hard limit) 

Permit/Reservation: Not required

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Custer Gallatin National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 1,500+

Group Size Limit: 15

Best For: 1-15 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Not required

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Dakota Prairie Grasslands

Number of Miles of Trail: 150+

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-13 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required

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