Hiking and Biking Trails in South Dakota

hikers One of the under used treasures in South Dakota are the many, many miles of trails through out the state, both in parks and in local communities. Many cities and towns in South Dakota have started on the ‘path’ to wellness and healthy lifestyle by adding walking, hiking, and biking trails to encourage exercise. Regular physical activity decreases risks for chronic disease, improves overall quality of life, and enhances well-being.

The following list notes South Dakota communities receiving trailhead markers and signs from the Department of Health.

Community/Organization (# of signs and markers)

Aberdeen (4 signs)
-- Aberdeen Recreational Trails System
Belle Fourche (3 signs)
-- Belle Fourche River Walk Trail
Box Elder (3)
-- Nature Trail Arboretum
Chamberlain (3)
-- Chamberlain Walking Path, Barger Park to Roam Free Park
Huron (4 signs)
-- Ravine Lake Park
-- Memorial Park
-- Riverside Park
-- Pepsi Soccer Field
Lyman County (1 sign)
-- Roland L Dolly Memorial Trail
Madison (3)
-- Madison Recreation Trail
-- The Gerry Maloney Nature Area
Miller (2 signs)
-- Hand County Trails/Lake Louise
Mitchell (6)
-- Bike Path near cemetery/golf course
-- Burr/Dry Run Creek
-- 15th Bypass
-- Cabela’s Lake – east entrance
-- Duff and Norway
-- Minnesota and Ash
Mobridge (3 signs)
-- Lewis and Clark Interpretation Trail
Pierre (4 signs)
-- Griffin City Park
-- Steamboat City Park
-- Farm Island entrance
-- La Framboise Island Nature Area entrance
Rapid City Lions Organization (3 signs)
-- Rushmore Lions Nature Park
Rapid City Parks & Recreation Association (3)
-- Hanson-Larson Memorial Trail
Sisseton (2 signs)
-- Pedestrian Path
Sturgis (2)
-- Deadman Trail
-- Centennial Trail
Vermillion (3)
-- Dawson Trail
-- Dakota trail
-- University Trail
Whitewood (1 sign)
-- Historic Oak Park
Yankton (4 signs)
-- Riverside Park
-- Broadway
-- Chamber of Commerce Trail
-- Marne Creek West Greenway

HealthySD is also pleased to provide the links to the other state and community trails listed below. If you would like a community trail listed here send the trail name and appropriate web link to DOH.INFO@state.sd.us.