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Hiking in Bear Butte, South Dakota: trails, map and practical info

• South Dakota

0.0 Appreciated by 6 hikers
François Dumaine
By François DumaineContributor since 2015Updated 20/05/2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
5 km
Elevation
192 m
Duration
1h30
Max altitude
396 m
Recommended for :
Intermediate hikers

Ready to explore Bear Butte, South Dakota? Here's everything you need to know before you go!

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Ready to go?

Everything you need to know before you go

Where?

Address
Not available
GPS coordinates
44.47586, -103.426957
Phone
Not available

When?

Opening hours
No information
Varies by season
Best season
Fall
Spectacular colors
Best time
Early morning
Less crowded
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How much?

Entry fees
Adult
Not available
Child
What to bring?
Gear
  • Hiking shoes Essential
  • Layered clothing Essential
  • Rain jacket Essential
  • Trekking poles
  • Headlamp
Download the PDF checklist
Water & food
2L minimum
No water point on the trail
Bring energy snacks for a 4h+ hike
Good to know
Park rules
No dogs
Safety
Download the GPX before you go
Limited cellular coverage on the trail
Slippery after rain
Be careful on rocky sections
In an emergency
Emergency
911
Parking GPS
44.47586, -103.426957
Center
Not available

Hikers' opinions

0.0
3 Reviews
JS
John Shaw
Aug 25, 2015
Enjoy the nature
MF
Mary Frazier
Apr 20, 2015
Just beastly =)
HM
Hellen Moir
Mar 23, 2014
Mission accomplished. It's fab!!

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know
Moderate
192.00 M
396.00 M
1h30
No
No
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Update : June 2026