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South Dakota

Easy hikes and walks in South Dakota

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Exploring South Dakota on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in South Dakota. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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1. Lover's Leap Trail loop — Custer State Park

6.53km

01:54

160m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Prairie Trail Loop — Custer State Park

3.30km

00:59

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Little Devil's Tower Trail — Custer State Park

4.37km

01:20

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. The Door Trail — Badlands National Park

1.83km

00:29

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Cathedral Spires Trail — Custer State Park

2.34km

00:52

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Stockade Lake Trail loop — Custer State Park

2.43km

00:46

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Cold Brook Canyon Trail to Fossil Ridge — Wind Cave National Park

4.85km

01:20

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Wind Cave Canyon Trail — Wind Cave National Park

5.78km

01:32

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Wind Cave Natural Entrance and Prairie Vista loop — Wind Cave National Park

2.20km

00:35

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Canyons Trail loop — Jewel Cave National Monument

5.93km

01:39

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in South Dakota

1. Lover's Leap Trail loop — Custer State Park

2. Prairie Trail Loop — Custer State Park

3. Little Devil's Tower Trail — Custer State Park

4. The Door Trail — Badlands National Park

5. Cathedral Spires Trail — Custer State Park

6. Stockade Lake Trail loop — Custer State Park

7. Cold Brook Canyon Trail to Fossil Ridge — Wind Cave National Park

8. Wind Cave Canyon Trail — Wind Cave National Park

9. Wind Cave Natural Entrance and Prairie Vista loop — Wind Cave National Park

10. Canyons Trail loop — Jewel Cave National Monument

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