Southeast Trails
There are many ways to explore southeast South Dakota any season of the year. One is on the extensive trail systems offered at many of the state parks and communities throughout the region. Just pick your favorite mode of transportation: bicycle, horseback, cross-country skis, snowmobile or your own two feet.
Southeast South Dakota trails range from meticulously groomed, paved and level surfaces, to terrain suitable for only the most extreme mountain biker or hiker.
A variety of guided "Walk and Talk" hikes are available at the state parks or take along your favorite bird, animal or plant book and make your own nature walk. There are also parks that offer designated equestrian trails, some with camping facilities especially for horseback riders including a spot to bed the horses after a long day's ride.
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Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve
Hiking/Biking/Cross Country Skiing/Lewis & Clark
272 Westshore Drive
North Sioux City, SD 57049
www.gfp.sd.gov
(605) 232-0873 -
Clay County Park Trails
Hiking/Biking/Bridle
4 Miles Southwest of Vermillion off SD 50
Vermillion , SD 57069
www.vermillionchamber.com
1-800-809-2071 -
Lewis & Clark Recreation Area
Hiking/Biking/Bridle/Snowmobiling
43349 SD Hwy. 52
Yankton, SD 57078
www.lewisandclarkpark.com
(605) 668-2985 -
Newton Hills State Park
Hiking/Mountain-Biking/Bridle/Cross Country Skiing
28767 482nd Avenue
Canton, SD 57013
www.gfp.sd.gov
605-987-2263 -
Outdoor Campus Trail
Hiking/Biking/Cross Country Skiing
4500 S. Oxbow Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
www.outdoorcampus.org
(605) 362-2777 -
Palisades State Park
Hiking/Rock Climbing
Off Hwy. 11, 1 1/2 miles south of
Garretson, SD 57030
www.gfp.sd.gov
(605) 594-3824 -
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Big Sioux Recreation Area
Hiking/Biking/Bridle/Snowmobile
410 Park Avenue
Brandon, SD 57005
www.gfp.sd.gov
605-582-7243 -
Big Sioux River Recreation Trail / Falls Park
Hiking/Biking
Sioux Falls, SD
www.visitsiouxfalls.com
1-800-333-2072 -
Chief White Crane Recreation Area
Hiking/Biking
31323 Toe Road
Yankton, SD 57078
www.gfp.sd.gov
605-668-2985 -
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Good Earth State Park at Blood Run
Hiking Trails
48072 270th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
www.gfp.sd.gov
(605) 987-2263 -
Great Bear Recreation Park Trails
Hiking
5901 E Rice Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
www.greatbearpark.com
605-367-4309 -
Lake Herman State Park
Hiking/Cross Country Skiing
23409 State Park Drive
Madison, SD 57042
www.gfp.sd.gov
605-256-5003 -
Lake Vermillion Recreation Area
Hiking
26140 451st Ave.
Canistota, SD 57012
www.gfp.sd.gov
605-296-3643 -
Madison Bike & Recreation Trail
Hiking/Biking
Highway 34, Flynn Field to Johnson's Point
Madison, SD 57042
www.communitycenter.dsu.edu/City%20Rec/Facilities/facilitieshome.htm
605-256-7520 -
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Pierson Ranch Recreation Area
Hiking/Biking
31144 Toe Road
Yankton, SD 57078
www.gfp.sd.gov
605-668-2985 -
Prairie Arboretum Trail
Walking Trail
South of Freeman Academy
Freeman, SD 57029
www.freemaninfo.com
(605) 925-4237 -
Sioux River Red Rock Trail
Hiking/Biking
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
www.cityofdellrapids.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={C583FE81-F7E0-44FD-8C3D-173BFF43F670}
605-428-3595 -
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Spirit Mound Historic Prairie
Hiking/Lewis & Clark Trail
31148 SD Hwy 19
Vermillion, SD 57069
www.gfp.sd.gov
605-987-2263 -
Springfield Recreation Area
Hiking/Biking
41548 Boat Basin Drive
Springfield, SD 57062
www.gfp.sd.gov
605-665-2985 -
Union Grove State Park
Hiking/Biking/Bridle/Cross Country Skiing
30828 471st Avenue
Beresford, SD 57004
www.gfp.sd.gov
605-987-2263
Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve
Lewis & Clark Recreation Area
Newton Hills State Park
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History Hike
May 25, Newton Hills State Park, Canton
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Geocaching 101
May 25, Newton Hills State Park, Canton
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Treemendous Trees
May 26, Palisades State Park, Garretson
605-594-3824
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Nature Hike
June 1, Blood Run Nature Area, Sioux Falls
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Ducks
June 1, Newton Hills State Park, Canton
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov -
A Path Less Traveled Hike
June 1, Lewis & Clark Rec Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Amazing Family Race
June 8, Lake Vermillion Recreaton Area, Canistota
605-296-3643
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Family Fun Amazing Race
June 8, Newton Hills State Park, Canton
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Nature Day Camp: Trees
June 13, Palisades State Park, Garretson
605-594-3824
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Nature Hike
June 15, Blood Run Nature Area, Sioux Falls
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Senses Hike
June 15, Newton Hills State Park, Canton
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Whooo Lives in a Tree?
June 15, Newton Hills State Park, Canton
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Prehistoric Outdoor Games
June 15, Palisades State Park, Garretson
605-594-3824
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Newton Hills Night Sky
June 21, Newton Hills State Park, Canton
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Outer Space in the Afternoon
June 22, Newton Hills State Park, Canton
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Nature Hike
June 29, Blood Run Nature Area, Sioux Falls
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Extreme Amazing Race
June 29, Newton Hills State Park, Canton
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Roots, Shoots, Seeds & Fruits HIke
June 29, Lewis & Clark Rec Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Red, White, and Blue Bike Parade
July 5, Big Sioux Rec Area, Brandon
605-582-7243
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Mr. Drip’s Trip
July 6, Newton Hills State Park, Canton
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov -
GPS Cache Dash
July 6, Lewis & Clark Rec Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Independence Day Bike Parade
July 6, Newton Hills State Park, Canton
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Firefly Hike
July 6, Lewis & Clark Rec Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Nature Day Camp: Nocturnal Animals
July 11, Palisades State Park, Garretson
605-594-3824
www.gfp.sd.gov -
History Hike
July 13, Newton Hills State Park, Canton
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Nature Hike
July 13, Blood Run Nature Area, Sioux Falls
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Birding Basics
July 13, Newton Hills State Park, Canton
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Un-Nature Hike
July 20, Newton Hills State Park, Canton
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Treasure Hunt in a Bottle
July 20, Newton Hills State Park, Canton
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov -
Full Moon Howl Prowl Hike
July 20, Lewis & Clark Rec Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
www.gfp.sd.gov - View More Events
