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Bear Butte is a beautiful hike and a site of religious significance to the Lakota and Cheyenne tribes. The climb is steep but the rock formations and sweeping views of the Black Hills are well worth it. You may see prayer cloths along the trail—these are offerings from members of local tribes.

This part of the Centennial Trail is near a cave called Wonderland Cave. The terrain is suddenly more rugged and a canyon appears. This breaks up the monotony of the trail.

This crossroads is located just before the ascent and entry into the Black Hills National Forest. You are between two ecosystems: the great plains and the beginning of the mid-mountains.

Bear Butte is at the outpost of the Black Hills. It is from its summit that the Centenary trail begins. The exceptional view allows you to clearly distinguish the great plains and the ancient traces left by the convoys of European settlers. This hill called Mato Paha, “Bear Mountain” by the Lakotas and Noahvose, “the medicine lodge” by the Cheyennes, is a sacred site where vision quests are practiced. We must be very respectful of the place. The numerous offerings of tobacco wrapped in colorful fabrics are there to testify to the importance of the site. Bear Butte has been a state park since 1961.

This military cemetery was created in 1876 after the defeat of General Custer's 7th Cavalry Regiment. It houses some of the dead from the Battle of Little Big Horn which took place in Montana. This famous site is called the Battle of Greasy Grass by the Arapahoes, Cheyennes and Lakotas. They were victorious on June 25 and 26, 1876. The cemetery also houses American dead from the First and Second World Wars. From the cemetery, there are some nice views of Bear Butte and the plains as well as the Black Hills.

Sturgis is known worldwide for being the most popular and important meeting point for lovers of Harley Davidson motorcycles. Every year bikers from all over the United States meet in this city from early August until mid-August.

Centennial Trail is arguably the top MTB trail in all of South Dakota. This section of the trail between Alkali Creek Trailhead and Fort Meade is the most fun part of the trail! It is the essence of Centennial Trail and leads you through a variety of prairie and forested areas. This portion of the trail can be done in either direction and offers beautiful views of Bear Butte and the Black Hills as well as endless prairie.

Sturgis is known worldwide for being the most popular and important meeting point for lovers of Harley Davidson motorcycles. Every year bikers from all over the United States meet in this city from early August until mid-August. The year 2022 will celebrate the 82nd edition.