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Black Elk Peak Sunset Hike - South Dakota
Avoid the crowds at Black Elk Peak and follow along with Amber as she takes you on a sunset hike to the highest peak east of the Rockies. She takes trail #4 to trail #3 then to trail #9 on the way up. Making a bit of a lollipop loop by coming down trail #9.
For more info on trails to Black Elk Peak: www.trailaddict.com/search/black%20elk%20peak%20/%20/%20/%20
For info on where to pick up a free Black Hills Hiking Guide: www.trailaddict.com/guides/
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Top Kid-friendly Hiking Trails - Black Hills, SD
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Hiking in the Black Hills of South Dakota is a great way to spend quality family time. Finding the best kid-friendly hikes can be a challenge, so we've put together a list of the best hikes for families in the Black Hills! For more info on Black Hills hiking trails: www.trailaddict.com/ To pick up your free Black Hills hiking guide: www.trailaddict.com/guides/
Deerfield Trail - Black Hills, SD
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Amber takes on a portion of the Deerfield trail from Deerfield Lake to Silver City. Rain, hail and lost keys keeps the trek interesting. For more info on this trail: www.trailaddict.com/trail/SDDEERFIELD #blackhillssouthdakota #hiking #weather #blackhillshiking
Homestake Trail - Deadwood, SD
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Check out the new re-route on the Homestake Trail that goes from Deadwood, SD to Lead, SD. This 7 mile out and back trail is a nice trail for hiking or mountain biking offering views of Deadwood, Lead and the open-cut mine along the way! For more info on this trail: www.trailaddict.com/trail/SDHOMESTAKE #blackhillshiking #deadwood #southdakota #blackhillssouthdakota #hiking
Black Elk Peak Loop - Lost Cabin and Trail 9
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Check out an alternative route to Black Elk Peak in western South Dakota. This loop takes you along Willow Creek, Lost Cabin and Trail #9 to the highest peak east of the Rockies. Find additional routes to the peak here: www.trailaddict.com/search/black elk peak / / / #blackhillshiking #southdakota #blackhillssouthdakota #custerstatepark #hiking
Sheepnose Mountain - Sundance, WY
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Sheepnose Mountain outside of Sundance Wyoming is a great trail for finding solitude. More info on this trail: www.trailaddict.com/trail/WYSHEEPNOSE #blackhillshiking #blackhillswyoming #sundancewy
Top 10 Hiking Trails in the Black Hills of South Dakota
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Check out the top 10 best hiking trails in and around the Black Hills of South Dakota. Find trails in Custer State Park, Badlands National Park, Spearfish Canyon and more areas of western South Dakota. For more details on all the trails mentioned go to www.trailaddict.com/ #blackhillssouthdakota #southdakota #blackhillshiking #blackhills #badlandsnationalpark #custerstatepark #waterfalls #hikin...
Roughlock Falls - Spearfish Canyon, SD
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One of the most popular hikes in Spearfish Canyon, South Dakota. This short, family-friendly hike ends at Roughlock Falls, a popular tourist destination all year long. For more info on this trail: www.trailaddict.com/trail/SDROUGHLOCKFALLS
Spearfish Falls - Spearfish, SD
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One of the most popular hikes in Spearfish Canyon is the beautiful Spearfish Falls. This short hike starts behind the Latchstring Inn and ends at the magnificent falls. For directions and more info on this trail: www.trailaddict.com/trail/SDSPEARFISHFALLS #blackhillssouthdakota #spearfishcanyon #chasingwaterfalls #hikingadventure #blackhillshiking
Dugout Gulch - Beulah, WY
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Dugout Gulch - Beulah, WY
Grizzly Bear Creek to Black Elk Peak - Downed trees, losing the trail and hiking in the dark!
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Grizzly Bear Creek to Black Elk Peak - Downed trees, losing the trail and hiking in the dark!
Mount Coolidge - Custer State Park, SD
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Mount Coolidge - Custer State Park, SD
Manitou Incline - Manitou Springs, Colorado
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Manitou Incline - Manitou Springs, Colorado
Black Hills Hiking Guide
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Black Hills Hiking Guide
Castle/Medicine Root Trails - Badlands, South Dakota
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Castle/Medicine Root Trails - Badlands, South Dakota
Lookout Point/Centennial Trail Loop - Wind Cave National Park, SD
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Lookout Point/Centennial Trail Loop - Wind Cave National Park, SD
Skywalk & Big Rock Trails - Custer, SD
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Skywalk & Big Rock Trails - Custer, SD
Round Up Trails - Custer State Park, SD
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Round Up Trails - Custer State Park, SD
Little Elk Creek to Dalton Lake and Centennial - Piedmont, South Dakota
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Little Elk Creek to Dalton Lake and Centennial - Piedmont, South Dakota
Hell Canyon Trail - Custer, SD
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Hell Canyon Trail - Custer, SD
Norbeck Trail to Black Elk Peak - Custer, SD
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Norbeck Trail to Black Elk Peak - Custer, SD
Prairie Trail - Custer State Park, South Dakota
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Prairie Trail - Custer State Park, South Dakota
Boland Ridge Trail - Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota
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Boland Ridge Trail - Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota
Wind Cave Canyon Trail - Wind Cave National Park, Hot Springs, SD
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Wind Cave Canyon Trail - Wind Cave National Park, Hot Springs, SD
Reuter Springs Trail - Sundance, Wyoming - A peaceful hike throught the trees.
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Reuter Springs Trail - Sundance, Wyoming - A peaceful hike throught the trees.
Devils Tower National Monument Trails - Wyoming
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Devils Tower National Monument Trails - Wyoming
Deerfield Trail - Black Hills, South Dakota - An icy hike with kids and dogs!
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Deerfield Trail - Black Hills, South Dakota - An icy hike with kids and dogs!
Badger Clark Trail - Custer State Park - Get a Glimpse of History!
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Badger Clark Trail - Custer State Park - Get a Glimpse of History!
Lover’s Leap Trail - Custer State Park - Take a Hike with Breathtaking Views!
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Lover’s Leap Trail - Custer State Park - Take a Hike with Breathtaking Views!
Needles Highway Hiking - Black Hills, SD - Part of the Custer State Park Winter Trail Challenge!
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Needles Highway Hiking - Black Hills, SD - Part of the Custer State Park Winter Trail Challenge!

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  • @jennyw9656
    @jennyw9656 3 години тому

    Thanks for the video!… kids also love the botanical trail by sand creek in Beulah. My daughter did Crow Peak at 5, but then didn’t want to go hiking much after that ☹️

  • @davejustdave3777
    @davejustdave3777 2 дні тому

    Nice video👍 Been kind of smoky, hazy and hot🥵 here in Gillette all week

  • @moonpup66
    @moonpup66 2 дні тому

    Wildfire haze???

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 2 дні тому

      I didn’t think we had that over the weekend, but definitely getting some of that now!

  • @allenfritschel1859
    @allenfritschel1859 6 днів тому

    Very well done, been to most at my time in Western South Dakota. The videos were accurate and your narrative about the trails was accurate, very well done.

  • @greatguy68901
    @greatguy68901 9 днів тому

    Awesome video!! And very informative.

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 8 днів тому

      Thank you for watching! Glad you liked it!

  • @johnbayles2628
    @johnbayles2628 11 днів тому

    Were going to do both hikes to see the waterfalls. Think we will try Guadalajara's do you recommend anything?

  • @CaddyOnRoute
    @CaddyOnRoute 11 днів тому

    We were just there yesterday! Great weather.

  • @moonpup66
    @moonpup66 13 днів тому

    Hooray Mom & Greg!! I think long hikes or late starting hikes (with risk of finishing after dark) need a simulcast with split screen of you and Mom! Also, Trail Addicts bingo card might be fun: Things Amber forgot, Amber takes a wrong turn, expletives, etc. might be fun. Another fun video. Love the content.

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 13 днів тому

      Haha! Those are some great ideas. But if we did a split screen of my mom, she’d prob be cussing more than me! 😂

  • @greatguy68901
    @greatguy68901 15 днів тому

    Love your videos!! Just a suggestion if I may, is there a way to equal the volume out some between your voice and the music? With your voice as soft as it is, I have to crank the volume up to hear you, and then when you switch to the music it blows my speakers out.. or I could just be hard of hearing!!.. hahahaha

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 14 днів тому

      I will talk to my video editor and see if he can fix that. Thank you for the feedback!

  • @stevethompson8154
    @stevethompson8154 15 днів тому

    Superb I really admire you and the work you do. THANKS

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 14 днів тому

      Thank you so much! I appreciate it!

  • @bradleystereoguitaramplifi9616
    @bradleystereoguitaramplifi9616 16 днів тому

    Please be careful.❤

  • @shelbis12
    @shelbis12 16 днів тому

    Thanks for taking me on your hike. I miss the Black Hills.

  • @rps714
    @rps714 16 днів тому

    I volunteer to be shuttle driver 👋.

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 16 днів тому

      You’ll have to arm wrestle my mom for that position! 😁

  • @TrekkerPat
    @TrekkerPat 18 днів тому

    Kids! Appreciate your Mom.

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 17 днів тому

      Some day they will look back and appreciate all the times I “tortured” them by making them hike with me! 😁

  • @austin5303
    @austin5303 19 днів тому

    Is this area affected by the flooding like in the east? Planning to come in 2 weeks from Central Iowa.

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 17 днів тому

      No, we have not been affected by flooding here

  • @rps714
    @rps714 21 день тому

    Rattlesnakes like rocks 🪨 😮😳⚠️

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 20 днів тому

      Snakes aren’t bad. Just give them their space. Would much rather come across a snake than a spider! 😊

  • @rps714
    @rps714 27 днів тому

    No crazy deer this hike.

  • @nitinh2499
    @nitinh2499 27 днів тому

    Great video! Thanks for sharing all this info. 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @marlo7218
    @marlo7218 28 днів тому

    Just finished this exact route thanks to your suggestion .Thank you so much as it was wonderful!(I never saw where to go to do the other direction)

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 26 днів тому

      Awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  • @grandanbarbee7460
    @grandanbarbee7460 Місяць тому

    You are a legend. I bet your Fit bit thinks the same. You give us inspiration to get out and explore

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 29 днів тому

      Aw, that’s so nice of you to say. Thank you! 😊

  • @grandanbarbee7460
    @grandanbarbee7460 Місяць тому

    So pretty... cant wait to go back !!!

  • @user-wv7ts1wo5b
    @user-wv7ts1wo5b Місяць тому

    I don't like nothing that ain't got shoulders

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD Місяць тому

      😂 that has got to be the most unusual way I’ve ever heard someone say they don’t like snakes!

  • @grandanbarbee7460
    @grandanbarbee7460 Місяць тому

    We are hiking Black Elk Peak tomorrow and I can't wait. Love all your vids and info. Good stuff and great scenery!! Keep it up !!!!!

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD Місяць тому

      Thank you! Have fun at Black Elk Peak!

    • @grandanbarbee7460
      @grandanbarbee7460 Місяць тому

      @trailaddictSD it was a nice hike.. little too busy for me lol but the views were worth it. We did Big Pine and Horsethief Lake and a few more. The Black Hills never disappoint!. So many trails so little time

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD Місяць тому

      @@grandanbarbee7460 yes, Black Elk Peak can be busy. I usually take one of the other routes to the top to avoid people most of the way. Just posted a video for one of the other routes this morning. It's longer, but won't see many people until you get to the top, so worth it in my book! ua-cam.com/video/B72flMm0laQ/v-deo.htmlsi=Sf7Tpy63wMeQZXdS

  • @johtapia1
    @johtapia1 Місяць тому

    Coming from hot springs. What’s the best route to get there?

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD Місяць тому

      Quickest way: Hwy 79 to I90 to spearfish then take hwy 14 (spearfish canyon)

  • @RaulBailey
    @RaulBailey Місяць тому

    Bring somebody you don't like to break through the spider webs!

  • @RaulBailey
    @RaulBailey Місяць тому

    Do you have to be on the lookout for bears? Do you take bear spray with you.

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD Місяць тому

      No. Technically we don’t have bears although there have reports of black bears being spotted occasionally.

  • @RaulBailey
    @RaulBailey Місяць тому

    She has large beautiful eyes. Like one of those paintings of a little girl with large prominent eyes.

  • @moonpup66
    @moonpup66 Місяць тому

    That meadow at the top was a good spot for a Maria/Julie Andrews reenactment from Sound of Music…missed opportunity 😂😂😂 How are you finding the trails regarding ticks? Do you just spray beforehand and do you find it effective?

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD Місяць тому

      I’ve only had one tick this year and that was on the sturgis trail that starts at lions club park. Sometimes I spray, sometimes I forget. 🤷‍♀️ but I did get into some poison ivy on this trail, so watch out for that!

    • @moonpup66
      @moonpup66 Місяць тому

      @@trailaddictSD Had one after Little Devil’s Tower/Poet’s Table but was likely the latter. Sprayed but must have found the one resistant one.

  • @davejustdave3777
    @davejustdave3777 Місяць тому

    Great views! And what an awesome day to be outdoors! 😄💥👍

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD Місяць тому

      Everyday is an awesome day to be outdoors! (Almost!) 😉

  • @tom6363
    @tom6363 Місяць тому

    Did many of these trails several years ago. They were all great. However I loved the sections of the Centenial Trail I was able to do. Would like to come back and do some more. Great job!

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD Місяць тому

      The Centennial is a great trail also. Thank you for the comment!

  • @nicolefey6070
    @nicolefey6070 Місяць тому

    I loved little devils tower! I took my dog with me when I did it. I had to help her get down and up in places and also bring water for your dog!

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD Місяць тому

      Nice! I think those rocks at the top would be challenging for most dogs!

  • @moonpup66
    @moonpup66 Місяць тому

    Just did Little Devil’s Tower today! In my book it’s a Top 3 hike. 1-Black Elk Peak 2-Little Devil’s Tower 3-Notch Trail (Badlands)

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD Місяць тому

      It was difficult to narrow down the list!

    • @moonpup66
      @moonpup66 Місяць тому

      It was a good list. Only “snub” may have been Bear Butte. But agreed, difficult to narrow down.

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD Місяць тому

      @@moonpup66 It was more difficult to come up with 10 than i had anticipated. So many great trails here!

  • @moonpup66
    @moonpup66 Місяць тому

    #MurderDeer with the cameo! AWESOME!!!

  • @davejustdave3777
    @davejustdave3777 Місяць тому

    Great job putting all that info together!😄👍

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD Місяць тому

      Thank you! I kept rethinking and changing my list. It was never going to get done if I didn’t just make a decision and go with it! 😁

  • @TrekkerPat
    @TrekkerPat Місяць тому

    Some great hikes further out from Roughlock down FSR 222

  • @neeneemarie
    @neeneemarie Місяць тому

    Gotta love teenage boys 😂 I love your vids, they are helpful. Im heading to spearfish this weekend!

  • @moonpup66
    @moonpup66 Місяць тому

    Love that you add in other area trails (and dining suggestions). Your experience might amend the current trending debate as follows: Who would you rather come across in the woods, a man, a bear,or pre-teen boys? I’m sure the queso did the trick.

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD Місяць тому

      lol…definitely would not choose teenage boys!

    • @TrekkerPat
      @TrekkerPat Місяць тому

      😆

    • @johtapia1
      @johtapia1 Місяць тому

      Hows the wildlife? Bears???

    • @moonpup66
      @moonpup66 Місяць тому

      @@johtapia1 No bears. Very rarely one passing through the Black Hills. Mountain Lions, Rattlesnakes, and Bison are the main ones humans need to be wary of.

    • @johtapia1
      @johtapia1 Місяць тому

      @@moonpup66 in the trails?

  • @TrekkerPat
    @TrekkerPat 2 місяці тому

    When my husband and I did this trail several years ago, we were warned about rattlers by other hikers. Didn't get as far as you did as the the trail got so over grown we were leery about not being able to see the rattlers.😳

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 2 місяці тому

      I’m glad it was just a bull snake I saw!

  • @stevedutton6384
    @stevedutton6384 2 місяці тому

    Might have been a Marmot.

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 2 місяці тому

      Yes! That looks to be about the right size and color!

    • @rps714
      @rps714 25 днів тому

      Ed Sheeran is a marmot 😆

  • @moonpup66
    @moonpup66 2 місяці тому

    Do you carry anything specific to protect against any creatures like a mountain lion?

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 2 місяці тому

      I have some tricks up my sleeve. 😉

  • @stevethompson8154
    @stevethompson8154 2 місяці тому

    I do admire your determination. I too forget things> I have found it helpful to make a master list of everything I need for my trips. When I discover I forgot something I add it to the master list for future trips. It is an on going process but it has helped me travel for comfortable.

  • @greenrush4313
    @greenrush4313 2 місяці тому

    15:20 me and my dog little pockets were attaked by a mountain lion. It had little pockets luckily i threw a rock and hit it. I got Little pockets and we got out. Be careful it can happen to you also

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 2 місяці тому

      I’m glad you were able to get your dog and get away! That had to be so scary!

    • @greenrush4313
      @greenrush4313 23 дні тому

      @@trailaddictSD it was

  • @TrekkerPat
    @TrekkerPat 2 місяці тому

    OY! You take too many chances!! Make a list of hiking needs....keep bug spray in backpack, get a charger. I use AllTrails and it lets me know when I get off the trail and how to get back on it, if I've downloaded it beforehand. Stay safe.

  • @TrailStrider909
    @TrailStrider909 2 місяці тому

    Wow that is some great terrain! Never really seen South Dakota. Thank ya for the upload! 30:46 Looked really cool on camera with the flashlight! 😍😍🤩🤩

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 2 місяці тому

      thank you for watching!

    • @TrailStrider909
      @TrailStrider909 2 місяці тому

      @@trailaddictSD Any time my friend! Having fun learning about youtube lol

  • @moonpup66
    @moonpup66 2 місяці тому

    Well if this isn’t the ULTIMATE answer to the Man vs Bear question, I don’t know what is. Hope that gets its own little segment! Way to represent us Ken!

    • @moonpup66
      @moonpup66 2 місяці тому

      POV: Worried about creek crossings!! Films creek crossing Crosses back to pick up camera Crosses creek again😂😂😂

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 2 місяці тому

      So true! I don’t think a bear would have let me use his battery charger. They can be such jerks! 😉

    • @greatguy68901
      @greatguy68901 2 місяці тому

      @@trailaddictSD hahahaha

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 2 місяці тому

      😂 I picked an easier one to film! I figured it was good practice anyways.

    • @greatguy68901
      @greatguy68901 2 місяці тому

      @@trailaddictSD The end with the flashlight lighting up the trail looked really cool!! Just a thought, but a can of bear spray might be a good investment. Would work great against mountain lions, aggressive dogs, etc..., you'd probably never need it, but I look at it like a concealed carry. Would rather have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it!

  • @TrekkerPat
    @TrekkerPat 2 місяці тому

    I went and got the TASD at your office the other day. Wanted to say HI but you weren't there. Perhaps that's when you did this hike. Did you notice the trail across from Mt Coolidge on top of Heddy Draw, on the right side of it? Have hiked it a couple of times, but not down into the draw. LOL didn't want to have to climb back up it.🥴

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 2 місяці тому

      I’m sorry I missed you! I have not done that trail yet. I will have to check it out!

  • @stevethompson8154
    @stevethompson8154 2 місяці тому

    I picked up your trail guide at the Visitor Center in Hill City. Very impressive. Thanks.

  • @MDMOSTAFIZURRAHMAN-mo7be
    @MDMOSTAFIZURRAHMAN-mo7be 2 місяці тому

    nice

  • @DENVEROUTDOORMAN
    @DENVEROUTDOORMAN 2 місяці тому

    Yup Manitou is no joke

  • @flash1506
    @flash1506 2 місяці тому

    Great video...

    • @trailaddictSD
      @trailaddictSD 2 місяці тому

      Thank you!

    • @flash1506
      @flash1506 2 місяці тому

      Most welcome....I am a local....and it is always good to see out of towners.