30 Miles in the Black Elk Wilderness, Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota.

COAR goes on the road to backpack the wilds of South Dakota. The Black Elk Wilderness offered 30 miles of scenic trails in one of Americas most visited regions (If you have a motorcycle)! This was a good 2 night trip with moderate elevation and stunning views. The trail even passes Mount Rushmore (Although you cannot see it from the trail).

[@michaelpetersonbackpacking6077]

👍 nice trip !

[@coaroas9243]

Thanks. It didn't look like many people do the big loop. Plenty of horses, but only day hikers.

[@minnil7927]

Why did they have to build something there for fires or what

[@musclerussell8109]

Cool can a dog go on this trail

[@coaroas9243]

Good question, I believe so, as it's in the National forest. Although, I would leash the dog and be careful around livestock (Horses) and wild animals (There are supposed to be mountain lions in this area).