Pennington County, South Dakota
199 hiking trails · 63parks & campgrounds · 12 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Pennington County, South Dakota
Pennington County is home to 199 mapped hiking trails and 63 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 12 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Pennington County
Up to 262 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Pennington County
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Sample Parks in Pennington County
Sample Trails in Pennington County
Hiking guides for South Dakota
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Pennington County.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in South Dakota, Ranked
South Dakota's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: David MarcuSouth Dakota's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten South Dakota trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in South Dakota
Ten gentle, well-marked South Dakota trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in South Dakota
South Dakota's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in South Dakota
Federal parks and recreation areas in South Dakota ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in South Dakota: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
South Dakota's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.