South Dakota

George S. Mickelson Trail | Photo courtesy South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks

Learn about trails in South Dakota including top trails, trail statistics, funding, projects and how you can get involved.

Top 10 Trails in South Dakota video (2021)

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Top 10 Trails in South Dakota

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State Stats

11

total rail-trails

178

miles of rail-trails

1

current projects

100

miles of potential rail-trail

9.1 M

Available Funds in the State

US Funds

FY23 Total Reserved for Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program (source: FHWA)​

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News & Stories from SD

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Group of trail runners in Baltimore, MD | Photo by Allison Abruscato
Press Release
Five Reasons to Get Outside on Trails This Spring
April 01, 2025
 Bronzeville Trail Task Force, Major Taylor Bike Club & The Misfits Cycling Club riding Chicago's Major Taylor Trail | Photo by Douglas Monieson
Using Trails
The Joy of Celebrating Trails Day 2024
May 14, 2024
 George S. Mickelson Trail at the Deadwood Trailhead | Photo courtesy South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
America’s Trails
A Milestone for the Mickelson Trail: Celebrating 25 Years
September 13, 2023
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