![]() The guidebook has map inlets, elevation profiles, water source information, and campground and service details. It is a good resource to plan your hike for both section hiking and thru-hiking. The main guidebook is called Hiking Centennial Trail by Cheryl Whetham and Jukka. A lone ponderosa pine amidst a prairie dog colony Resources to hike the Centennial Trail During our 8 day adventure we only passed 3 other hikers on trail. Dubbed Trail 89, one can experience a wonderful backpacking experience with great solitude. South Dakota become a state in 1889 and to celebrate it’s 100th birthday, the Centennial Trail was established in 1989 as a hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trail that would traverse the length of this beautiful national forest. The name Black Hills is derived from the Lakota word Paha Sapa, which means “the hills that are black.” The landscape is dominated by ponderosa pine which are a dark green color giving the impression of black hills. ![]() The national forest is 1.25 million acres of hills, exposed granite, grassland, canyons, lakes and streams. The Black Hills National forest is located between the city of Rapid City, SD and the state of Wyoming. The first miles of the Centennial Trail at Wind Cave National Park Where and what is the Centennial Trail? Below are some pictures and comments on what the hike was like and what you need to know to plan to hike the Centennial Trail. If you are like us, you probably didn’t even know this awesome trail existed. We saw a plethora of wildlife including bison, antelope, prairie dogs, a hedge hog, deer and even a rattlesnake. The trail transitions from rolling hills that are dominated by beautiful ponderosa pine to sporadic prairie land with expansive views. This trail traverses 124 miles through the Black Hills National Forest from Wind Cave National Park in the south, to Bear Butte State Park in the north, passing through Custer State Park, Black Elk Wilderness, and Forte Meade Recreation Area. ![]() From May 21st through the 28th, Carolyn and I had the privilege to thru-hike the Centennial Trail in South Dakota.
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