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Blacktail Trail
This seven-mile, gravel-surfaced loop trail features mixed grass prairie, badlands formations, and scenic viewpoints. Open to hiking, moutain biking, and horseback riding.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Open year-round. Wear bright clothing or consider avoiding use during fall hunting season (October and November). |
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| Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site |
| Restrictions: | No motorized use. |
| Closest Towns: | Lemmon, SD |
| Information Center: | Grand River Ranger District, 605-374-3592 |
General Information
Directions:From Lemmon, SD, travel approximately 16 miles south on Highway 73. Turn east on Forest Road 5626 and travel for a half mile. Turn north on Forest Road 5740 and travel for one mile.
Parking:
Accesible facilities and parking for cars, trucks, and trailers available at the Blacktail Trailhead.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Riding
Amenities
| Interpretive Site: | Interpretive panels along the trail |
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