Plan Around Cook Lake Trail
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Cook Lake Trail Details
Take this easy, 1.5-mile loop trail for a lovely jaunt around Cook Lake. The trail is virtually flat, gaining only 40 feet over its entire length. A series of stepping stones take you across Beaver Creek, and you'll also get great views of Cook Lake. The trailhead is located in the northwestern part of the forest, off of FSR 842, one mile west of the junction with FSR 843.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1.5 miles
Estimated time
30 minutes
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Cook Lake Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cook Lake Trail
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Cook Lake Recreation Area Campground
The Cook Lake Campground has 32 tent and RV sites and 33 picnic areas.
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Cliff Swallow Trail
This trail follows Beaver Creek and passes through mountain lion country.
5.8 mi away
Bearlodge Campground
The campground is located in the very northwestern corner of Black Hills National Forest.
10.9 mi away
Sundance Trail System
The Sundance Trail System is the most secluded trail systems in the park.
10.9 mi away
Sundance Horse Camp
This is one of the only campgrounds in the Black Hills National Forest designed specifically for horse campers.
