Bear Butte rises about 1,200 feet from the plains northeast of Sturgis. It is a sacred place for the Lakota, the Cheyenne and many other Plains nations, who come here to pray, and it is also a South Dakota state park.
The Summit Trail climbs a little under two miles each way to wide views over the prairie and the northern Hills. Please treat it as the place of worship it is.
Highlights
- Summit Trail, a little under 2 miles each way
- Views over the plains and the northern Hills
- A place of living cultural importance
- Part of Bear Butte State Park
Local tips
- Do not touch or disturb the prayer cloths and offerings tied to trees along the trail.
- Start early in summer and bring plenty of water.
- During the August Sturgis Rally the roads here are very busy.
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