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Tourism, Recreation & Links
The Black Hills are a gold mine (pun intended) of activities and fun! Take a look at our Top Tourist Picks, Recreation & Nature, and Helpful Links to help you plan your vacation!
Favorite Day Trips from Rimrock Lodge!
Crazy Horse Memorial - The world's largest mountain carving and important memorial to North American Indian culture. Crazy Horse Memorial has inspired millions of visitor and will continue to inspire for years to come. If you see just one tourist site in the Black Hills, see Crazy Horse.
Mount Rushmore - Originally designed to promote tourism in the region, Mount Rushmore has achieved this goal - ten fold - and is the number one tourist attraction in the state.
Peter Norbec Scenic Byway - This drive is one of the top 10 Most Outstanding Byways in America and features spectacular Black Hills scenery including: The Needles Highway (SD 87), Iron Mountain Road (US 16A), Horse Thief Lake Road (SD 244) and Sylvan Lake Road (SD 89). A truly stunning and memorable drive.
Deadwood - The entire city of Deadwood is a historic landmark and absolutely worth the visit! Click "Deadwood" to view links. This little wild west town is a treasure trove of history. Visit Mount Moriah Cemetery, take a wild west photo with your family, and do not miss the Days of 76 Museum.
Badlands National Park (pictured left) - With 65 million years of history, the Badlands National Park is rich in fossils, and is home to the country's largest grasslands (Buffalo Gap National Grasslands). It looks like the moon, the sunrises are spectacular, and the bison roam free - and Wall Drug is just a hop skip and a jump away!
Enjoying Recreation & Nature Right Here!
Printable Trail Maps - Printable Forest Service trail maps (hiking, biking, horse back riding, snow shoeing, snow mobiling etc.). Maps also available at Rimrock Lodge, just ask!
Spearfish Canyon - A truly special and picturesque canyon, naturalists and motorcyclists alike love the beautiful scenery of Spearfish Canyon. Waterfalls, trout fishing, hiking, a wide and curving road - Spearfish is one of the country's best kept secrets.
George S. Mickelson Trail - All trails begin here! 109 miles of trails makes this trail system your one stop for hiking, biking, cross country skiing, horseback riding, snow shoeing, and snow mobiling! Click here for printable map.
Spearfish Recreation Center & Waterpark - Work out in brand new gym, or take an inner tube down one of the waterslides, the Rec Center is a great place to cool down after a day of exploring. Located in downtown Spearfish and just 10 minutes from Rimrock Lodge.
Horseback riding - Andy's Trail Rides are - hands down and by far - the best trail rides in the region. Located on Deer Mountain, it is a short drive from Rimrock Lodge on the highway 14A loop. His horses are well-trained and well-loved and the photo opportunities are endless. Tell Andy that we sent you!
Fishing - Spearfish Creek is a certified Blue Ribbon trout stream, so you won't have to travel far to find some great fishing. Fishing guide books available at the front desk. Fishing licensing information click here.
Hiking - From Harney Peak to Little Spearfish trails, you have plenty of worthwhile hikes and local beauty closeby. This link takes you to the Forest Service site where you may print off hiking maps and view Forest Service trails. Also, check out the Mickelson Trail for more trail maps!
Biking - Whether you cycle through Spearfish Canyon or venture off road, the Black Hills are a cyclist's dream! Endless trails and beautiful scenery! Follow the link and click on the tabs for for mountain and road bike trail maps - or just ask us! Local bicycle rentals: Rushmore Mountain Sports and Deadwood Bicycles
The Black Hills Winter Wonderland!
We are closed during the winter months, but don't let that stop you from enjoying the Hills!
Snow sports - Winter is not the off season in the Hills! Click here for your winter guide to cross country skiing, down hill skiing, snow mobiling, ice climbing, ice fishing, snow shoeing and snowboarding!
