Centennial Trail
The Centennial Trail is a 111-mile trail that spans nearly the entire state of South Dakota.
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Centennial Trail Details
The Centennial Trail is a 111-mile trail that spans nearly the entire state of South Dakota. Six miles of the trail runs through Wind Cave National Park. You can access the trail from two points within the park. The northern trailhead is off of NPS-5, 1.4 miles east of the intersection with SD 87. The southern trailhead is on SD 87, 0.7 miles south of the intersection with Highway 385. The trail weaves over the hills of the prairie and through ponderosa pine forest. You will pass Beaver Creek and see the remnants of the American Elk prescribed burn of 2012. The burn has spurred a significant amount of fresh, new tree and plant growth.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
111 miles
Estimated time
Region
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Nearby Parks Around Centennial Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Centennial Trail
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Lookout Point Trail
This trail rolls up and over the prairie, climbing past Lookout Point.
0.6 mi away
SD-87
Highway 87 enters Wind Cave National Park from the north, via Custer, S.D.
1.2 mi away
Elk Mountain Campground
Elk Mountain Campground is the only established campground in Wind Cave National Park.
1.6 mi away
Elk Mountain Nature Trail
The Elk Mountain Nature Trail is a self-guided interpretive trail.
1.7 mi away
Natural Entrance Tour
This is the tour that park rangers recommend for families or people with basic physical fitness
