![]() Leashed pets are welcome on the trail and we’ll likely run across bikers, hikers, runners, fisherman, and others on this old, and well-loved line. Its history as a railroad line means the trail is level, and while there are several inclines, they aren’t especially steep. ![]() We can access the trail from almost all of the old mining towns through which it runs, including Deadwood. This old railroad system turned recreational trail runs some 100 miles through the Hills connecting more than a dozen Black Hills communities and providing wonderful recreational opportunities. Keystone offers the most lodging options of the three, though if we are planning to camp, Custer is probably the best place to stay. Hill City and Custer are not far and the roads between the three cities are notoriously beautiful. While lodging in Lead is often somewhat cheaper, the rich history and notoriety of Deadwood make it a wonderful choice particularly for groups without young children.Īs the town closest to Mount Rushmore, Keystone is a great option for those of us that are more interested in exploring the monuments and the incredible outdoor recreation opportunities in the southern part of the Black Hills. Legal gambling in Deadwood has brought many large hotels. Deadwood and Leadĭeadwood – and its sister city, Lead, just a few miles further west – are great home bases from which to explore the northern Hills with quick, easy access to Spearfish, Sturgis, and several smaller communities. With a wide variety of restaurants, shops, and hotel accommodations, this is often the best choice for those of us that want to try to see it all, or are traveling with bigger groups. ![]() Rapid City is centrally located and most of the major attractions peppered throughout the Hills are within an hour drive. There are several towns and smaller communities in and around the Black Hills, so where we decide to stay depends largely on the kinds of activities we’d like to do. ![]()
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