One of the under used treasures in South Dakota are the many, many miles of trails through out the state, both in parks and in local communities. Many cities and towns in South Dakota have started on the ‘path’ to wellness and healthy lifestyle by adding walking, hiking, and biking trails to encourage exercise. Regular physical activity decreases risks for chronic disease, improves overall quality of life, and enhances well-being.
Through a 2010-2011 grant program, the South Dakota Department of Health funded 57 trailhead markers and signs across the state in 18 communities, to promote local trails and encourage increased physical activity. The following South Dakota communities received trailhead markers and signs.
Community/Organization (# of signs and markers)
Aberdeen (4 signs)
Aberdeen Recreational Trails System
Belle Fourche (3)
Belle Fourche River Walk Trail
Box Elder (3)
Nature Trail Arboretum
Chamberlain (3)
Chamberlain Walking Path, Barger Park to Roam Free Park
Huron (4)
Ravine Lake Park
Memorial Park
Riverside Park
Pepsi Soccer Field
Lyman County (1)
Roland L Dolly Memorial Trail
Madison (3)
Madison Recreation Trail
The Gerry Maloney Nature Area
Miller (2)
Hand County Trails/Lake Louise
Mitchell (6)
Bike Path near cemetery/golf course
Burr/Dry Run Creek
15th Bypass
Cabela’s Lake – east entrance
Duff and Norway
Minnesota and Ash
Mobridge (3)
Lewis and Clark Interpretation Trail
Pierre (4)
Griffin City Park
Steamboat City Park
Farm Island entrance
La Framboise Island Nature Area entrance
Rapid City Lions Organization (3)
Rushmore Lions Nature Park
Rapid City Parks & Recreation Association (3)
Hanson-Larson Memorial Trail
Sisseton (2)
Pedestrian Path
Sturgis (2)
Deadman Trail
Centennial Trail
Vermillion (3)
Dawson Trail
Dakota trail
University Trail
Watertown (3)
Red Loop
Blue Loop
Orange Loop
Whitewood (1)
Historic Oak Park
Yankton (4)
Riverside Park
Broadway
Chamber of Commerce Trail
Marne Creek West Greenway
More Community Recreational Trails
HealthySD is also pleased to provide the links to the other state and community trails listed below. If you would like a community trail listed here use the contact us page to tell us the trail name and appropriate web link.
Hiking/Biking Trails in SD Parks
Kids in Parks
Brookings McCrory Gardens Arboretum
Pierre
Sioux Falls
Watertown
Woonsocket
Yankton