10 Outdoor Activities in The Black Hills That You Shouldn't Miss

112-mile rails-to-trails project which goes through the Black Hills.

We offer sightseeing and soft adventure tours in the Black Hills. Our tours include hiking, biking, kayaking and sightseeing. In addition, we offer tour to the major tourism destinations in the Black Hills including Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood, the Badlands, Devils Tower and Crazy Horse. We have tour packages set up or you can create a custom tour just for you!

We're celebrating 35+ years of flying! Black Hills Balloons flies the southern Black Hills, Custer Valley, and world-renowned Custer State Park. The heart of our flying area is just miles from Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse & Wind Cave National Park. Your flight over mountains, valleys, lakes & prairies, is one of the best ways to view the Black Hills; home to elk, antelope, deer & buffalo. The beautiful Black Hills is the only place in the world where you can witness such historic, wild landscape & abundant wildlife from a hot air balloon. Flights take place daily at sunrise, weather permitting. Guests can expect an hour flight over the historic & beautiful Black Hills. Celebratory champagne, light snacks & a souvenir flight certificate is included. Established in 1984 (that's 35 years!), Black Hills Balloons has received a TripAdvisor Cert of Excellence multiple years in a row. We take pride in creating the best experience for our passengers and sharing the beauty of the Black Hills.

Rock Climbing Guides in the Black Hills of South Dakota since 1989. Adventures for ages 5+ (with a participating adult). No experience needed. All rock climbing gear is supplied. Join us at Custer State Park, South Dakota. Call for a reservation and we will meet you at South Dakota Outdoor Shop (757 Mt. Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730) for your guided rock climbing tour. Locations at the Needles of Mount Rushmore, Palisades State Park, and Devils Tower for more experienced climbers. Please reserve as far in advance as possible so that we can best plan to serve you.

For those seeking a high-quality, day-long guided tour in the Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota with exceptional guides - GeoFunTrek Tours is the answer! Specializing in Custom Tours, Private Tours and Traditional Family Tours, we bring the region to life in ways that are fun and memorable. We will work with you to design and deliver your personalized "Dream Tour". We use a rich mixture of local knowledge, history, geology, paleontology, poetry & folklore to take you places that few experience. Our tours are unique, intimate, and emotionally satisfying. We have the knowledge and experience to craft truly exceptional tours that you will enjoy and remember for years to come. Join us in the comfort and safety of a Sprinter van or Honda Pilot SUV for a day to remember.

Tour the Black Hills in a comfortable air-conditioned 2014 Mercedes high-top Sprinter, or our luxurious Ford Flex! Black Hills Tour Company offers day and multi-day tours, specializing in scenic, family, bike and winery and brewery tours! Our local guides are very knowledgable of the cultural and geographic history of the Black Hills and Badlands region. We offer private group as well as public tours. New this summer, our bike tours are available for road and Mickelson rail-to-trail adventures! We offer both fully guided and self-guided tours, with full support and local knowledge you are sure to enjoy your time pedaling through the Black Hills. Our scenic tours include trips to the local monuments and national and state parks, as well as some with other adventures such as hiking, riding the 1880 train, or zip line tours with views of Rushmore. Our famous winery/brewery tours, onboard our stretch VW bus named Fiona are unique and memorable experiences you won't soon forget!

Guided Horseback Riding on Trails in the Black Hills National Forest Chuck Wagon Supper Show/ Entertainment/Horse Drawn wagons/Steak Dinner/Dutch Oven Sides