From wooded trails to rugged peaks, the Black Hills hiking trails have it all. The diverse terrain of the Black Hills can make deciding on the perfect trail a challenge. In my search for the best hiking trails in the area, I came across a tool that might just make your decision making a little easier.
EveryTrail.com is a free and useful resource that allows you to connect with others who share similar interests in travel and outdoor activities. To view the most popular hiking in the Black Hills area we searched “Hiking in South Dakota.” Here we found a large list of hiking trails that were selected based on user reviews, votes and mobile downloads.
Our favorite feature of the site is the interactive trail map. The easy-to-read map provides you with slideshow images of the area and detailed descriptions of each hikes. Clicking into statistic mode charts the trail’s elevation step by step.
For our tech savvy readers EveryTrail.com allows you to take the map with you. Just sign in and add each trail to your favorites and they will instantly appear in your smartphone app. The free app also makes sharing your trips even easier.
This is a timely discovery: The weather last weekend was amazingly warm. Mid-70s on Saturday and Sunday. It’s definitely time to lace up the hiking boots and get out into the Black Hills.
