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Best hikes in Black Hills National Forest.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Black Hills National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, June, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Centennial Trail
    25.8 mi
  2. 02
    Paha Sapa Trail
    7.8 mi
  3. 03
    Deerfield Trail
    7.2 mi
  4. 04
    Red Cut Road
    6.8 mi
  5. 05
    FS 285.1A
    6.1 mi
  6. 06
    Gillette Canyon Road
    6.0 mi
  7. 07
    Lost Gulch Road
    5.5 mi
  8. 08
    Griffis Canyon Road
    5.1 mi
  9. 09
    FS-8284
    5.0 mi
  10. 10
    Forest Road 389.1A
    5.0 mi
  11. 11
    County Road 190
    4.9 mi
  12. 12
    Little Spearfish Loop
    4.9 mi
  13. 13
    Forest Road 643
    4.8 mi
  14. 14
    Lost Canyon Road
    4.8 mi
  15. 15
    Flume Trail
    4.7 mi
  16. 16
    Pole Creek Road
    4.7 mi
  17. 17
    Trail No. 2 (Lost Cabin)
    4.6 mi
  18. 18
    Wabash
    4.4 mi
  19. 19
    FS-6340
    4.3 mi
  20. 20
    FS 469
    4.3 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Black Hills National Forest: May, June, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.