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Black Hills Winter Hiking: Cathedral Spires in January

February 5, 2023

Sometimes in January (or February or December or March), the weather in the Black Hills gets to be danged-near springlike, and you get the idea that you ought to go outside and enjoy yourself.

“Hey! It’s going to be 65 degrees tomorrow! Let’s go for a hike!”

And then you pick a hike you’ve been wanting to do for a long time. You drive down to Custer State Park, and then you realize that 65 degrees in Rapid City does not necessarily translate to 65 degrees anywhere else in the Hills. … More Black Hills Winter Hiking: Cathedral Spires in January

Hiking Mount Baldy, Black Hills

November 28, 2021

Even the trail signs want to make sure you know this won’t just be a stroll in the park – though parts of it really are a lovely stroll. The trail itself isn’t heavily trafficked, so it can be a little unclear in places. Keep your eyes out for the next trail marker – there’s almost always another one in view as soon as you pass the last one.

Until you get to this rock. … More Hiking Mount Baldy, Black Hills